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Moncure Robinson, Paris, to his father, John Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, North America, 1825 Box 2, Folder 3

Describes a visit to Versailles, and attendance at the French Chamber of Deputies; relates his acquaintance with many of his fellow countrymen in Europe, even some fine people from states north of Virginia.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Moncure Robinson Papers, 1787/1889
  3. Series 1: Letters to and from three generations of the Robinson family, their relatives and friends, generally relating to Moncure Robinson, together with other papers from 1787 to 1889, 1787/1889
  4. Box 2, 1825/1830

Moncure Robinson, Paris, to his father, John Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, North America, 1826 Box 2, Folder 17

He is studying the system of draining marshes in England, Holland, and Italy, as a basis for similar work along the seaboard of the Southern states in the U.S. and the mines of England; he reports his expenses and the joys of living in Paris.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Moncure Robinson Papers, 1787/1889
  3. Series 1: Letters to and from three generations of the Robinson family, their relatives and friends, generally relating to Moncure Robinson, together with other papers from 1787 to 1889, 1787/1889
  4. Box 2, 1825/1830

Moncure Robinson, Paris, to his father, John Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, North America, 1826 Box 2, Folder 18

Asks his father to get some information on a Mr. Aubry for the U.S. Consul in Paris, Mr. Barbet; states the John Ambler with whom he has travelled much in England and in Europe will soon be returning to Virginia. Enclosed letter concerning Aubry, with copy of letter from L. Cany, Richmond, to Aubry, 1825 February 23. In French.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Moncure Robinson Papers, 1787/1889
  3. Series 1: Letters to and from three generations of the Robinson family, their relatives and friends, generally relating to Moncure Robinson, together with other papers from 1787 to 1889, 1787/1889
  4. Box 2, 1825/1830

Moncure Robinson, Paris, to his father, John Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, North America, 1827 Box 2, Folder 37

He plans to look beyond Virginia for employment upon his return a year hence; the more he sees of France, the less he likes it.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Moncure Robinson Papers, 1787/1889
  3. Series 1: Letters to and from three generations of the Robinson family, their relatives and friends, generally relating to Moncure Robinson, together with other papers from 1787 to 1889, 1787/1889
  4. Box 2, 1825/1830

Moncure Robinson, Paris, to his father, John Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, North America, 1827 Box 2, Folder 43

Moncure Robinson doubts that he will be offered the position of Professor of Mathematics at Charlottesville (University of Virginia); he plans to leave at the end of the lecture period for another tour of English engineering examples; he tells of the political conflicts of France, of the King and the minister.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Moncure Robinson Papers, 1787/1889
  3. Series 1: Letters to and from three generations of the Robinson family, their relatives and friends, generally relating to Moncure Robinson, together with other papers from 1787 to 1889, 1787/1889
  4. Box 2, 1825/1830

Moncure Robinson, Paris, to his father, John Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America, 1826 Box 2, Folder 15

His progress in French and his continued studies; his plans to visit the canals and public works of France before proceeding to Italy, where he will spend the next winter; reports that he dined with the U.S. minister, where he met General Lafayette.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Moncure Robinson Papers, 1787/1889
  3. Series 1: Letters to and from three generations of the Robinson family, their relatives and friends, generally relating to Moncure Robinson, together with other papers from 1787 to 1889, 1787/1889
  4. Box 2, 1825/1830

Moncure Robinson, Paris, to his father, John Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America, 1826 Box 2, Folder 29

One more winter, then to return home after visits to England and Holland.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Moncure Robinson Papers, 1787/1889
  3. Series 1: Letters to and from three generations of the Robinson family, their relatives and friends, generally relating to Moncure Robinson, together with other papers from 1787 to 1889, 1787/1889
  4. Box 2, 1825/1830

Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, and Saratoga Springs, New York, to Edwin Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, 1850 Box 6, Folder 6

Purchases of iron for rails and other railroad business; instructions to Worthington, agent for steamboat freight; stock owned by Moncure Robinson under other names; the health of his wife, Charlotte.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Moncure Robinson Papers, 1787/1889
  3. Series 1: Letters to and from three generations of the Robinson family, their relatives and friends, generally relating to Moncure Robinson, together with other papers from 1787 to 1889, 1787/1889
  4. Box 6, 1850/1851

Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, Berkeley Springs, and Capon Springs, W. Va. to his son, John M. Robinson, care of Jasper N. Nicolls, Resident Engineers, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1856 Box 8, Folder 29

His volunteer labor to gain experience; enclosing check. Moncure Robinson to his son, John M. Robinson. Value of field work experience to an engineer. Value of learning the practical use of instruments. More advice with a check enclosed.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Moncure Robinson Papers, 1787/1889
  3. Series 1: Letters to and from three generations of the Robinson family, their relatives and friends, generally relating to Moncure Robinson, together with other papers from 1787 to 1889, 1787/1889
  4. Box 8, 1855/1857

Moncure Robinson, Philadelphia, Pa., and Charlottesville, Va., to Edwin Robinson, 1856 Box 8, Folder 35

The increased expenses and diminished income of the railroad.; need for retrenchment; negotiations of railroad bonds.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Moncure Robinson Papers, 1787/1889
  3. Series 1: Letters to and from three generations of the Robinson family, their relatives and friends, generally relating to Moncure Robinson, together with other papers from 1787 to 1889, 1787/1889
  4. Box 8, 1855/1857

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