William E. Robinson Papers,

1834-1909.

Papers of the Irish born lawyer, journalist and Congressman William Erigena Robinson of New York. The collection consists for the most part of letters sent to Robinson from a variety of correspondents, largely from the Irish-American community, and reflect his work in promoting the interests of Irish emigrants in the United States, his work as a public speaker on Irish affairs and his political career. Also included are some printed items, largely relating to Robinson's public life and work as a Congressman.

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Main Creator: Robinson, William E. (William Erigena), 1814-1892
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Notes:Willam Erigena Robinson was born in Unagh, Co. Tyrone in 1814 and emigrated to the United States in 1836. Having worked as a lawyer, editor and journalist, he was appointed by President Lincoln as assessor of internal revenue for the third district of New York in 1862, and subsequently served in Congress from 1867-9 and 1881-5. He died in Brooklyn in January 1892.

Physical description: 15 folders.

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Arrangement:Fonds
I. Letters relating to the Irish in America. II. Letters relating to William Robinson's political career. III. Additional letters of William E. Robinson. IV. Printings. V. Other papers.

II. Letters relating to William Robinson's political career,

1849-1889.
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In Collection: William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Description:Letters, sent to the journalist, lawyer and politician Wlliam E. Robinson of New York from various correspondents, concerning political matters, notably his promotion of Irish nationalism and his career in Congress between the years 1867-9 and 1881-5. Included are letters from John Pope Hodnet of the United Labor League of America, political prisoner Henry O'Mahony and plantation owner John Robinson, of Goldboro, North Carolina, who writes to in the period following the American Civil War.
Main Creator: Robinson, William E. (William Erigena), 1814-1892
Language:English
Extent:2 folders.
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 50,311/3-4 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.