Box 3
Contains 111 Results:
Moncure Robinson, Port Clinton, Pennsylvania, to his brother, Conway Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, 1833 March 21
Scope and Contents His interest in Miss Charlotte Taylor; and of the prospects for the career of their cousin, Wirt, who is with Moncure Robinson
Cary Robinson, New Orleans, to his brother, Conway Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, 1833 June 27
Scope and Contents The cholera epidemic in the city; and of his buying tobacco in the city.
Charles Ellet, Jr., Philadelphia, to Moncure Robinson, Broad Mountain P.O., Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1833 June-July
Scope and Contents C.E., Jr. asks Moncure Robinson for a job, to no effect. (See letters of 25 - 30 September 1836, which very nearly led to a duel between C.E., Jr. and Moncure Robinson).
John Robinson, Richmond, to his son, Moncure Robinson, Bedford, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, 1833 August 13
Scope and Contents Family news, concerning the mother and the other brothers and sisters: Alfred, Edwin, Octavia, Conway, Margaret, Cornelia, Moore, Anna Jane, and Cary, and of their country house, "Poplar Vale".
Moncure Robinson, Bedford Springs, to his father, John Robinson, Clerk of Henrico Superior Court, Richmond, Virginia, 1833 August 22
Scope and Contents The ill health of Moncure Robinson; plans to take his father, John Robinson, on a extended tour of Pennsylvania and New York.
Moncure Robinson, Philipsburg, Pensylvania, to his brother, Alfred Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, 1833 September 21
Scope and Contents Recommends travel "to expand the mind and to elevate it above prejudice."
Cary Robinson, New Orleans, to his brother, Moncure Robinson, Broad Mountain, Post Office, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1833 September 21
Scope and Contents The health of Moncure Robinson, about which Conway Robinson is concerned; report that one fourth of the population of New Orleans has died to yellow fever and cholera; his business prospects in New Orleans.
Resolution of the President and Directors of the Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company, 1834 June 28
Scope and Contents Signed by L.M. Bent, Clerk. Refusal of the Directors to accept the resignation of Moncure Robinson as Chief Engineer of the Rail Road Company.
John C R Taylor, "Elmington," to Moncure Robinson, City of Philadelphia, 1834 July 1
Scope and Contents Horses and carriage.
John Bruce, Winchester, to Moncure Robinson, Engineer, Philadelphia, 1834 July 1
Scope and Contents The Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company.
William H. Morell, Winchester, to Moncure Robinson, Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, 1834 July 7
Scope and Contents Request of the Board of Directors of the WInchester and Potomac R.R. for Moncure Robinson to continue his services as Chief Engineer.
Alfred Robinson, Richmond, to his brother, Moncure Robinson, Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa. , 1834 July 10
Scope and Contents His ill health, blisters to relieve his cough; and of a trip to Boston, financed by Moncure Robinson
Moncure Robinson, Sunbury, Pa., to his brother, Conway Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, 1834 July 21
Scope and Contents Purchase of property in Virginia for a railroad; draft of letter to Thomas Green on the subject; suggestion that Alfred and Eustace be sent on a tour of Europe.
James Buchanan, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Moncure Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, 1834 August 22
Scope and Contents Notifying Moncure Robinson of his election as principal engineer for the Lancaster and Portsmouth Rail Road.
John Robinson, Richmond, to his son, Moncure Robinson, Pottsville, Pa., 1834 October 13
Scope and Contents Plans to send Alfred to St. Augustine, Florida, for the winter, accompanied by their mother; prospect of marriage by Moncure Robinson * For letter by Moncure Robinson of 3 February 1835, see addition to collection.
Genl Winfield Scott, Washington, to Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, 1835 March 10
Scope and Contents A leave of absence for the brother of Moncure Robinson, Eustace Robinson.
Cary Robinson, New Orleans, to his brother, Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia , 1835 March 11
Scope and Contents Visit of brother Edwin; brother Eustace in the army, stationed at N.O.; the marriage of Moncure Robinson and the death of their brother Alfred, in St. Augustine, Florida.
Charlotte Robinson, Philadelphia, to her husband, Moncure Robinson, Broad Mountain, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1835 April 5, 7
Scope and Contents News of the suicide of Mr. Brown in Philadelphia; personal news and family news of Octavia, sister of Moncure Robinson, and Wirt Robinson, cousin of Moncure Robinson.
S.B. Taylor, Philadelphia, to her son-in-law, Moncure Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, 1835 May 13
Scope and Contents The sickness of Charlotte, wife of Moncure Robinson.
Charlotte B Robinson, Philadelphia, to her husband, Moncure Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, 1835 May 14, 17
Scope and Contents Personal news.
Mrs. S. Bennett Taylor, Philadelphia, to her son-in-law, Moncure Robinson, Shemoking Post Office, Northumberland Co., Pa., 1835 July 1
Scope and Contents Family news.
Benjamin Wright, New York, to Moncure Robinson, Civil Engineer, Philadelphia, 1835 July 25
Scope and Contents A request that Moncure Robinson visit the N.Y. and Erie R.R.
Charlotte B. Robinson, Philadelphia, to her husband, Moncure Robinson, Reading, Pennsylvania, 1835 October 7
Scope and Contents Personal news.
Mrs. S. Bennett Taylor, Philadelphia, to her son-in-law, Moncure Robinson, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania , 1835 October 13
Scope and Contents Family news.
Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, to his brother, Conway Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, 1835 October 23
Scope and Contents Announces the birth of his son, John Moncure.