Some account of the journeys of Thomas and Elizabeth Robson of Liverpool upon the Continent and elsewhere in 1823-1845
Abstract
Bound collection of 29 ALsS, plus 3 typewritten items. Includes a genealogical chart of the Robson family and a summary account of a journey to the Continent in 1831, in part a transcription of the original journal. Also includes silhouettes of members of the Crewdson and Robson families.
Dates
- Creation: 1823-1909
Creator
- Crewdson, Wilson, b. 1856 (Person)
- Robson, Elizabeth, 1771-1843 (Contributor, Person)
- Robson, Thomas, 1768-1852 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Thomas Robson was an Elder in the Society of Friends in England, and his wife, Elizabeth Stephenson Robson, a recorded Minister. He was a wine and spirits merchant, later tea and groceries. They frequently travelled together in the ministry, visiting America several times from 1824-1842. Elizabeth Robson was a strong advocate of the Orthodox position prior to the Separation of 1827/28.
Extent
.1 Linear Feet (.1 linear feet (1 v.))
Language
English
Ownership and Custodial History
Formerly called Robson Mss.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Edward Hall. Method of acquisition--Purchased from; Date of acquisition--1955.
Related / Analytical Title
Robson Manuscripts.
Subject
- Robson, Elizabeth, 1771-1843 (Person)
- Robson, Thomas, 1768-1852 (Person)
- Crewdson family (Family)
- Robinson family (Family)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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