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Robert Brown manuscript, [London], [after 1826]

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Abstract Or Scope: Holograph, unsigned. A memorial to Dr. Clarke Abel.

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Robert Brown manuscript, [London], [after 1826] 1 items

Holograph, unsigned. A memorial to Dr. Clarke Abel.

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Robert Christison papers, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1839-1881 and undated

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Abstract Or Scope: 5 letters (ALS). Includes letters to J. Forbes Royle, comparing East Indian and American caoutchouc (rubber); to John Ashburton Thompson, remarking upon the "power of coca to remove bodily fatigue"; and to Ernest Hart, disparaging the antivivisection movement.

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Robert Christison papers, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1839-1881 and undated 5 items

5 letters (ALS). Includes letters to J. Forbes Royle, comparing East Indian and American caoutchouc (rubber); to John Ashburton Thompson, remarking upon the "power of coca to remove bodily fatigue"; and to Ernest Hart, disparaging the antivivisection movement.

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Robert C. Poindexter papers, 1836-1871

1 Linear Feet 29 items, 3 vols.

Abstract Or Scope: Robert C. Poindexter (d. 1885) was a merchant in eastern Yadkin County for many years. His general store at East Bend was listed in Branson's North Carolina Business Directory for 1867, 1869, 1872, and 1884. He and his store are also mentioned in William E. Rutledge, Jr.'s, An Illustrated History of Yadkin County (Yadkinville, 1965) in the section on East Bend. In 1857 Poindexter was listed in D. D. T. Leech's Post Office Directory as the postmaster at Red Plains.

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Robert C. Poindexter papers, 1836-1871 1 Linear Feet 29 items, 3 vols.

Robert C. Poindexter (d. 1885) was a merchant in eastern Yadkin County for many years. His general store at East Bend was listed in Branson's North Carolina Business Directory for 1867, 1869, 1872, and 1884. He and his store are also mentioned in William E. Rutledge, Jr.'s, An Illustrated History of Yadkin County (Yadkinville, 1965) in the section on East Bend. In 1857 Poindexter was listed in D. D. T. Leech's Post Office Directory as the postmaster at Red Plains.

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Robert Emmet letter, Dublin, to Mr. Sam White, 1782, Dec. 27

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Abstract Or Scope: ALS. Advises Mr. White, the suitor of a young lady in Emmet's care, that her father is strongly opposed to the match.

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Robert Emmet letter, Dublin, to Mr. Sam White, 1782, Dec. 27 1 items

ALS. Advises Mr. White, the suitor of a young lady in Emmet's care, that her father is strongly opposed to the match.

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Robert Hare papers, Philadelphia, 1825-1858

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Abstract Or Scope: ALS. Hare thanks a Dr. Muaran for the medical attention given to Robert Waln; discusses land investment with Edward S. Burd; writes to Zachariah Allen regarding the "cuts" used in his publications; and recommends Emile Therouanne of Paris to R. Gilmor. There is also an obituary notice.

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Robert Hare papers, Philadelphia, 1825-1858 5 items

ALS. Hare thanks a Dr. Muaran for the medical attention given to Robert Waln; discusses land investment with Edward S. Burd; writes to Zachariah Allen regarding the "cuts" used in his publications; and recommends Emile Therouanne of Paris to R. Gilmor. There is also an obituary notice.

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Robert Jameson letter, to Dr. Anderson, Leith, Scotland, undated

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Abstract Or Scope: ALS. Regrets that his present state of health prevents him from visiting Anderson.

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Robert Jameson letter, to Dr. Anderson, Leith, Scotland, undated 1 items

ALS. Regrets that his present state of health prevents him from visiting Anderson.

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Robert King Stone letter, Washington, D.C., to President Lincoln, 1863, Aug. 3

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Abstract Or Scope: ALS. Stone writes as a member of the Board of Health of Washington, D.C., of the dangers arising from the smoke and ashes falling on Washington from the burning of dead army animals in Virginia.

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Robert King Stone letter, Washington, D.C., to President Lincoln, 1863, Aug. 3 1 items

ALS. Stone writes as a member of the Board of Health of Washington, D.C., of the dangers arising from the smoke and ashes falling on Washington from the burning of dead army animals in Virginia.

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Robert Lyall note, to Mr. Buckman, 1827, Mar. 20

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Abstract Or Scope: ANS. Instructs Mr. Buckman to deliver a copy of Lyall's "Travels" to the bearer of the note.

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Robert Lyall note, to Mr. Buckman, 1827, Mar. 20 1 items

ANS. Instructs Mr. Buckman to deliver a copy of Lyall's "Travels" to the bearer of the note.

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Robert Ogden Doremus letter, New York City, 1868, May 5

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Abstract Or Scope: ALS. Doremus explains his duties at the City College.

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Robert Ogden Doremus letter, New York City, 1868, May 5 1 items

ALS. Doremus explains his duties at the City College.

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Robert W. Gibbes papers, 1851 and undated

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Abstract Or Scope: ALS. Joseph Leidy writes regarding the prices of various anatomical preparations; Samuel George Morton sends a book with an autograph of J. Locke; and John Edwards Holbrook inquires whether the library owns a particular volume of the "Transactions of the Academy of Arts and Sciences of Boston."

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Robert W. Gibbes papers, 1851 and undated 3 items

ALS. Joseph Leidy writes regarding the prices of various anatomical preparations; Samuel George Morton sends a book with an autograph of J. Locke; and John Edwards Holbrook inquires whether the library owns a particular volume of the "Transactions of the Academy of Arts and Sciences of Boston."

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