Robinson, S. C., Letter S. C. Robinson Letter, 1861 Ms.2023.133

S. C. Robinson Letter, 1861 Ms.2023.133

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Repository

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Identification

Ms.2023.133

Title

S. C. Robinson Letter 1861

Quantity

0.1 Cubic Feet

Creator

Robinson, S. C.

Language

The materials in this collection are in English.

Abstract

The S. C. Robinson Letter is an autograph letter signed by S. C. Robinson, the creator of the Confederate "Sharps" carbines, to James Albright of Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Ocotber 24th, 1861. The letter contains information on Robinson's sentiment over the American Civil War, and an idea of Robinson's current situation at work in Richmond, Virginia.

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Source of Acquisition

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the S. C. Robinson Letter was completed in November 2023.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Civil War
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Robinson, S. C.