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
Subjects:
Robinson, William E. > (William Erigena), > 1814-1892
Emigration and immigration > Ireland.
Immigrants > Irish > United States.
United States > Politics and government > 19th century
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.
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Diplomacy and Decorations :

Speech of Hon. William E. Robinson, of New York, in the House of Representatives, Wednesday, May 14, 1884.
Main Creator:
Robinson, William E. (William Erigena), 1814-1892
Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
1884].
Notes
Offprint. Physical description: 48 pages ; 23 cm.

Facts for Consideration on the Arrival of the Irish Patriots, [n.d.]
Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
[n.d.]
Notes
Physical description: 4 pages.

Helen Augusta Robinson :

(wife of William E. Robinson) ... a tribute to the memory of Mrs. Helen Augusta Robinson, from one of her many friends (Mrs. O'Donovan Rossa).
Main Creator:
O'Donovan Rossa, Mary Jane, 1845-1916
Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
1875.
Notes
Printed tribute to Helen Robinson, published after he...

I.i. Letters to William E. Robinson, regarding his public lectures on Ireland, 1844-1885.
Main Creator:
Mackenzie, R. Shelton (Robert Shelton), 1809-1880
Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
1844-1885.
Notes
Physical description: 16 items, 2 folders.

I.ii. Letters to William E. Robinson, concerning his support for Irish emigrants, 1848-1889.
Main Creator:
Duff, Simon K.
Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
1848-1889.
Notes
Physical description: 6 pages.

I. Letters relating to the Irish in America, 1844-1889.
Main Creator:
Robinson, William E. (William Erigena), 1814-1892
Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
1844-1889.
Notes
Physical description: 3 folders.

II.i. Letters to William E. Robinson, concerning Irish politics, 1849-1882.
Main Creator:
Quinn, Jerome C.
Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
1849-1882.
Notes
Physical description: 7 items.

II.ii. Letters to William E. Robinson regarding his political career in the United States, 1867-1889.
Main Creator:
Hodnett, John Pope
Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
1867-1889.
Notes
Physical description: 14 pages.

II. Letters relating to William Robinson's political career, 1849-1889.
Main Creator:
Robinson, William E. (William Erigena), 1814-1892
Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
1849-1889.
Notes
Physical description: 2 folders.

III. Additional letters of William E. Robinson, 1834-1884.
Main Creator:
Donahoe, P. (Patrick), 1811-1901
Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
1834-1884.
Notes
Physical description: 16 pages.

IV. Printings, 1851-1909.
Main Creator:
Robinson, William E. (William Erigena), 1814-1892
Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
1851-1909.
Notes
Physical description: 8 items.

Joint Resolution :

for the relief of England, the benefit of Ireland, and the glory of the United States.
Main Creator:
Robinson, William E. (William Erigena), 1814-1892
Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
1883.
Notes
'February 26,1883. - Read twice, referred to the Comm...

A List of the Descendants of William Robinson, of Unagh, Co. Tyrone, Ireland.

Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
1909.
Notes
Printed leaflet, containing information on the geneal...

Resolutions.

Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
1868.
Notes
Printed copy of a series of resolutions, presented to...

The Shamrock :

and Brooklyn Democrat.
Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
1865.
Notes
The issue contains a biographical sketch of the Irish...

V. Other papers, [n.d.]
Main Creator:
Robinson, William E. (William Erigena), 1814-1892
Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
[n.d.]
Notes
Physical description: 1item.

W. E. Robinson :

To the citizens of Lowell.
Main Creator:
Robinson, William E. (William Erigena), 1814-1892
Language:
English
In collection:
William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909.
Published / Created
1851.
Notes
Printed broadsheet containing an address by the Irish...

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