Box 3
Contains 111 Results:
Elihu Chauncey, Philadelphia, to Conway Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, 1837 January 20
Scope and Contents Lists the many complaints regarding "our Rail Road concern" made by passengers from the South; engines out of order, no wood or water for engines, road badly built, etc.
Octavia Robinson, Richmond & Philadelphia, to her brother Moore Robinson, N. Y., 1837 January-February
Scope and Contents Family news.
Cornelia Robinson, "Catalpha," to her brother, Moore Robinson, at Mr Peugnet's School, N. Y., 1837 January-March
Scope and Contents Family news.
Mrs. Susan B. Taylor, Philadelphia, to her son-in-law, Moncure Robinson, London, 1837 February 1
Scope and Contents includes letter from Charlotte, wife of Moncure Robinson Family news; congratulations on the success of Moncure Robinson in England in "obtaining a million" there.
Moncure Robinson, London, England, to his brother, Conway Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 1837 February 5
Scope and Contents Disturbed by reports sent by Conway Robinson of the Richmond and Fredericksburg Rail Road; he reports that new engines are being made and sent from England; need for a "locomotive engine manufactory" in Richmond; attempt to enlist engineers and mechanics in England for the Richmond road; other railway matters.
Mrs Charlotte Robinson, Philadelphia, to her husband, Moncure Robinson, Paris, 1837 February 7, 15 23
Scope and Contents A recent severe illness; Conway Robinson talks of giving up the presidency of the railroad, due to the trouble he has had; and of a dress and bonnet from Paris. Charlotte Robinson to Moncure Robinson, London. The baby and the expected return of Moncure Robinson in March. Has received no letter since December 25; news of Philadelphia.
Anna Jane Robinson, Lexington, Va., to her brother, Moore Robinson, New York, 1837 February 14
Scope and Contents The effect of the cold Northern climate on Moncure Robinson at his school in New York; family news.
Moncure Robinson, London, to his brother, Moore Robinson, New York, 1837 February 17
Scope and Contents Advice to the brother in school; plans to leave there at the end of April, arriving in the U.S. in June.
John Robinson, Richmond, to his son, Moore Robinson, New York, 1837 February 26
Scope and Contents Reports that Moncure R. has arrived in England after a 16 day passage; news of other members of the family.
Mrs. Agnes C. Robinson, Richmond, to her son, Moore Robinson, N. Y., 1837 March 2
Scope and Contents Includes a letter from his sister, Margaret Robinson. Included is a poem from A.C.R.
Charlotte Robinson, Philadelphia, to her husband, Moncure Robinson, London, 1837 March 7, 30
Scope and Contents Her plans to give a ball; and her pride in his success in London (in raising money for railroads).
Octavia Robinson to her brother, Moncure Robinson, London, 1837 March 16
Scope and Contents The recent ball given by Charlotte, wife of Moncure Robinson; congratulations on the success of his mission to England.
John Robinson, Richmond, to his son, Moore Robinson, New York, 1837 March 19
Scope and Contents Enclosing a check for pocket money; news of the scattered family.
Eustace Robinson, Ottawa, La Salle County, Illinois, to his brother, Moore Robinson, New York City, 1837 March 20
Scope and Contents Advice regarding the hardships necessarily experienced at school; he is employed now on the Lake Michigan and Illinois Canal.
Charlotte (Mrs R) ? Robinson, Philadelphia, to her brother-in-law, Moore Robinson, N. Y., 1837 April 6
Scope and Contents Family news.
WS Campbell, Pensacola, Florida, to Conway Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, 1837 April 15
Scope and Contents Expressed delight at the success of Moncure Robinson in raising investment capital in England; notes that a new engine has been received by the R.R.; his purchase of the R.R. stock.
Harry D Jones, Secretary, "Railway Commission, Dublin Castle, Ireland, to Moncure Robinson, 1837 April 27
Scope and Contents A request for the advice regardnig methods, costs, etc., for "They are aware that the extension of the Railway System has been carried further in the United States than in any other country."
E Geaves, Office of the Director General of Bridges, Roads, and Mines, France, to ?, 1837 May 28
Scope and Contents The arrival of Mr. Robinson; scheduling of a meeting and a dinner with a few railroad engineers to meet Mr. R. In French
Charlotte B. Robinson, Philadelphia, to her husband, Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, Pa., 1837 June 16
Scope and Contents Recommends that he vote for Mr. Sheppard as President of the Railroad, rather than Hopkins; family news.
Charles F. Osborne, Pres., attested by J. W. Ligon, Treas. Extract from the minutes of the proceeding of the Board of Directors of the Petersburg Railroad Company, 1837 June 23
Scope and Contents Authorizing Moncure Robinson to sell stock in England, on which is he allowed 2 1/2 percent commission. 2 copies.
John C.R. Taylor, Jefferson County, to his brother-in-law, Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, 1837 June 23
Scope and Contents Trouble with Negroes on the plantation and the problem raised by the idea that they have, "that Miss Charlotte (Mrs. Moncure Robinson) says they are not to be whipped."
Cornelia Robinson, "Catalpha Row," to her brother, Moore Robinson, New York, 1837 July 2
Scope and Contents Included is a note from their father, John Robinson. Little sister Fan; visit of Moncure R. to New York; other family news.
John C.R. Taylor, "Elmington," Berryville, Va., to his brother-in-law, Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, 1837 July 19
Scope and Contents Farm affairs and especially the oversight of the Negroes there.
Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, to his brother, Moore Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, 1837 September 3
Scope and Contents Plans to send his brother to William and Mary in the fall term, where he can get all the necessary courses in two years.
Edwin Robinson, Bedford Co., Va., to his brother, Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, 1837 September 10
Scope and Contents Requesting the signature of Moncure Robinson on several notes for $5,000 each, as part of a liquidation of his business.