George Newbold to Barring Brothers & Co., 07/15/1842-07/15/1842
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The William Robinson, Jr. Papers contain retained letterbook copies of letters concerning Robinson's mission in 1842 to obtain a loan in Europe on behalf of the United States. Several letters by U.S. President John Tyler are present, and they deal with Robinson's appointment, the authorization for the loan, and notification of American envoys in Europe of Robinson's quest. Several letters by Robinson to U.S. Treasury Secretary Walter Forward update his progress and document his activities. In addition, there are numerous letters of introduction for Robinson sent to London, Paris, and Amsterdam. The collection is stored in one small archival box (0.25 linear feet).
Dates
- 07/15/1842-07/15/1842
Collection-level Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Shelf Location
04/13/02
Container Summary
1 Autograph Letter dated 7/15/1842 from George Newbold to Barring Brothers & Co., introducing William Robinson, Jr. Sent from Bank of America, New York to London.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
NEWBOLD, GEORGE - CORRESP. TO BARRING BROTHERS CO. (1842): Other Types
BARRING BROTHERS CO. - CORRESP. FROM NEWBOLD, GEORGE (1842): Other Types
ROBINSON, WILLIAM, JR. - REFERENCE (1842): Other Types
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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