re Moncure Robinson - Related Correspondence., 01/01/1961-12/31/1961

File — Box: 4, Folder: 31

Identifier: 75360

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series contains many nineteenth-century letters from members of the Biddle, Coxe and McMurtrie families, which are particularly useful in offering insight into the life of that period. Of special interest may be the letters by women (cf. the Franklin Sanborn Papers).

Dates

01/01/1961-12/31/1961

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Permission of the Biddle Family is required before accessing this collection. The Booth Family Center for Special Collections can provide information on the permission process.

Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.25 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger Document Cases, 1 Record Storage.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Typed carbons by Francis Biddle regarding biographical information on his grandfather, Moncure Robinson (1802-91). Includes letter from the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Company (4/4/1961) regarding positions held in that company by Moncure Robinson, his brother Edwin Robinson, and his son John Robinson (1834-1878).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ROBINSON, MONCURE (1802-91) - REFERENCE 1961: Typed Letter Signed

ROBINSON, EDWIN - REFERENCE 1961: Typed Letter Signed

ROBINSON, JOHN - REFERENCE 1961: Typed Letter Signed