Series
Correspondence,, 1821-1823
Dates
- 1821-1823
Scope and Contents
Summary: Letters received by Carl Roebling from his brother John A. Roebling, his sister Amalia, and brother H.C. Roebling, among others. At this time Carl was serving as an apprentice to a tobacconist in Friedberg. Subjects include family, business and harvest news.
Of particular interest is a letter from John A. Roebling urging his brother to secretly take notes on the types of machines used by the tobacconist before leaving the apprenticeship.
Letters are in German with English translations.
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Arrangement
Arrangement: Arranged chronologically.
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