Colby, Robert, 1822-1904
Dates
- Existence: 1822 - 1904
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Robert Colby letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 863607.2
Mss 863607.2
Date(s):
1863-11-07
Scope and Contents
Four-page letter from Robert Colby in New York to General Rosecrans in which he offers to institute and prosecute a libel suit against the "New York Tribune" on behalf of Rosecrans, in retalliation for the paper's allegation that he was negligent of duty during the Battle of Chickamaugua.
Robert Colby letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 864671
Mss 864671
Date(s):
1864-12-21
Scope and Contents
Four-page letter from Robert Colby in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has delivered Smith's dispatches to Mr. Bissell. Writer will send $ 100 soon. How large is the Dartmouth College Grant and how much would the College take for it? (Smith's note for the answer on back as well as notes o scholarships)