Scope and Contents The collection of notes due Moncure Robinson

Scope and Contents The Winchester & Potomac R.R. Co. and an application to Congress for an increase in mail pay.

Scope and Contents Her children, Agnes and Philip and her nephew, Conway; other family news. Octave (Octavia Robinson Haxall), Richmond, to Moore Robinson, Philadelphia.

Scope and Contents Difficulties in getting a translation of Chevalier's work published in New York.

Scope and Contents Offer to accept the situation proposed by Moncure Robinson; has letters of recommendation to show to Mr. Byrd, President of the Company.

Scope and Contents Bills before the state legislature concerning the extension of railroads in Pennsylvania.

Scope and Contents His application to Mr. Bird, President of the Petersburg & Roanoke Railroad Co., for a position as his assistant. Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, to Henry D. Bird, President Petersburg R.R. Co., Petersburg, Va. Enclosed in letter to Eustace Robinson with a recommendation.

Scope and Contents The railroad bill which is before the state legislature; the visit of Mr. Clay to Richmond; letter of resignation to be presented by Joseph M. Sheppard.

Scope and Contents Notifying him of his election of the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad Co., resignation of Conway Robinson and appointment of Joseph M. Sheppard in his place. Included on same sheet: notification of the election of Moncure Robinson to be President of the Railroad; signed by Hilary Baker, Clerk.

Scope and Contents A bill before the State Legislature for the building of a railroad from Pottsville to Tuscarora, with an amendment by Andrew B. White that the Philadelphia & Reading R.R. Co. be authorized to build the same.

Scope and Contents Returning an offensive letter, Eustace Robinson asks " the termination of all intercourse hereafter."

Scope and Contents Appreciation for hospitality during his sojourn in America. In French.

Scope and Contents Requesting information on some problems connected with a railroad from Halle to Cologne, noting that Mocure Robinson "would not be unwilling to undertake the construction of the railroad."

Scope and Contents Trouble with Dr. Cocke and notices from the Farmers and Merchants Bank of notes of Moncure Robinson coming due.

Scope and Contents Social letter, mentioning Guy Lussac, Malexieux, Latrade, Colonel Melnikoff. In French.

Scope and Contents Further questions from the Postmaster General in Berlin concerning American railroads.

Scope and Contents Brief note.

Scope and Contents Documents from France that M. Chevalier has asked him to deliver to Moncure Robinson. In French.

Scope and Contents The health of Moore and a visit to "Elmington."

Scope and Contents Family news; Charlotte (Mrs. Moncure Robinson) is to spend the winter with them.

Scope and Contents Instructions to Moore Concerning his movements with a check for $20.00.

Scope and Contents Place of Moore Robinson in the hospital; wagers on the Presidential election; Whig Rally on Bunker Hill with Webster speaking; the Phi Beta Kappa dinner at Harvard.

Scope and Contents The recovery of Moore Robinson from an eye injury.

Scope and Contents The accident, injuring the eye of Moore Robinson.

Scope and Contents Sympathy for the loss of an eye in an accident.