Box 5
Contains 82 Results:
Conway Robinson, Richmond, to Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, 1840 January 9
Scope and Contents The collection of notes due Moncure Robinson
BB Haxall, Richmond, to Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, 1840 January 10
Scope and Contents The Winchester & Potomac R.R. Co. and an application to Congress for an increase in mail pay.
Octave (Octavia Robinson Haxall), Richmond, to Moore Robinson, Philadelphia, 1840 February 14 ; February 28
Scope and Contents Her children, Agnes and Philip and her nephew, Conway; other family news. Octave (Octavia Robinson Haxall), Richmond, to Moore Robinson, Philadelphia.
D.H. Mahan, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York, to Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, 1840 February 17
Scope and Contents Difficulties in getting a translation of Chevalier's work published in New York.
Eustace Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, to his brother, Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, Pa., 1840 February 17
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.
Andrew B. White, Mount Carbon, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, to Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, 1840February 19
Scope and Contents Bills before the state legislature concerning the extension of railroads in Pennsylvania.
Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, to his brother, Eustace Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, 1840February 20
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.
Joseph M Sheppard, Richmond, to Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, 1840 February 26
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.
Joseph M Sheppard, Richmond, to Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, 1840 March 12
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.
Andrew B. White, Mt. Carbon, Pa., to Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, 1840 March 19
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.
Eustace Robinson, Richmond, to his brother, Moncure Robinson, Richmond., 1840 March 30
Scope and Contents Returning an offensive letter, Eustace Robinson asks " the termination of all intercourse hereafter."
P de Melnikoffe, New York, to Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, 1840 May 1
Scope and Contents Appreciation for hospitality during his sojourn in America. In French.
Baron de Roenne, Boundbrook, New Jersey, to Moncure Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, with a note added by Charlotte Robinson, wife of Moncure Robinson, 1840 May 18
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."
Mrs. Bennet Taylor, Philadelphia, to her son-in-law, Moncure Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, with a note added by Charlotte Robinson, wife of Moncure Robinson, 1840 May 21
Scope and Contents Trouble with Dr. Cocke and notices from the Farmers and Merchants Bank of notes of Moncure Robinson coming due.
E Caylus, New York, to Moncure Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, 1840 May 22
Scope and Contents Social letter, mentioning Guy Lussac, Malexieux, Latrade, Colonel Melnikoff. In French.
Baron de Roenne, Boundbrook, NJ, to Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, 1840 May 29
Scope and Contents Further questions from the Postmaster General in Berlin concerning American railroads.
Cornelia Robinson, to her brother, Moore Robinson, Philadelphia, 1840 May 25
Scope and Contents Brief note.
Ad de Bacourt, Philadelphia, to Moncure Robinson, 1840 June 27
Scope and Contents Documents from France that M. Chevalier has asked him to deliver to Moncure Robinson. In French.
Moncure Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, to Moore Robinson, Blockley Hospital, Philadelphia, 1840 July 24
Scope and Contents The health of Moore and a visit to "Elmington."
Cornelia Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, to her brother, Moore Robinson, Philadelphia, 1840 August 11
Scope and Contents Family news; Charlotte (Mrs. Moncure Robinson) is to spend the winter with them.
Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, to his brother, Moore Robinson, Blockley Hospital, Philadelphia., 1840 August 20
Scope and Contents Instructions to Moore Concerning his movements with a check for $20.00.
Wickham Hoffman, Cambridge, Mass, to Dr. Moore Robinson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1840 September 6
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.
Mrs S. Bennet Taylor, Philadelphia, to her son-in-law, Moncure Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, 1840 November 9
Scope and Contents The recovery of Moore Robinson from an eye injury.
Octave (Octavia Robinson Haxall), to Moore Robinson, Philadelphia , 1840 November 24
Scope and Contents The accident, injuring the eye of Moore Robinson.
William M. Gaskins, "Gascony," to his cousin, Dr. Moore Robinson, Philadelphia, Pa., 1841 January 10
Scope and Contents Sympathy for the loss of an eye in an accident.