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S. C. Robinson Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-133

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.

Dates

  • 1861

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in this collection are in English.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet

Processing Information

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

Title
S. C. Robinson Letter, 1861
Status
Completed
Author
William Harrison, Student Assistant
Date
2023 (CC0 1.0)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308