Admin Note: In the mid-1940's, Stuart Kolbinson worked for Cyril Robbins in Toronto.  In 1948 they dismantled at least two organs, Elm Street Methodist (1884 Warren II-32 tracker) in Toronto and Douglas Methodist (1905 Casavant Opus #224) in Montreal, and various parts were used in the rebuilding of # 301.

Letter from Cyril Robbins

Dear Stuart

Your parcel of valve parts went forward today via air mail as you requested.

I have been intending to write you with regard to the organ deal which has been completed and most of it has been removed from the organ loft into adjoining rooms in the building which they agreed to let me have.

The only remaining parts to be taken out are the main blocks of manual chests together with the building frames and some of the casework, and believe me it is all "big stuff." It may be necessary to get a hoisting firm with equipment if you intend to take the chests. Otherwise I will dismantle them and take them out in pieces.  You see the deal was arranged on condition that I have everything removed before Nov 1st and as I was tied up on another job here due to the organ chamber not being ready I just went ahead and have already spent ten days with two men on the Mammoth as you call it.  Now if you are not going to come down soon I would appreciate knowing what you intend doing with these heavier parts as I am anxious to get it cleaned up to clear the way for other work which is pressing.  I feel that the extra cost of handling would not justify moving it all out to your place as I do not consider you would get value and am afraid it would offset the bargain represented in the pipework.  There are two double rise bellows approximately 5'x6' in addition to the large reservoir which is about 5'x10' or 12'. These are all in good condition built before the time of light modern construction.  The pipework is all good with the exception of a few of the tuning devices on some of the basses.  On these I would recommend sleeving.

Now as I say it is up to you as far as the action is concerned it is definitely old and my original intention to take the pipes with any of the parts of the action that I considered worthwhile.  However if you think the expense would not be too great it is all there tons of it.  So let me know immediately.

Am enclosing herewith my account for values etc.

Yours as ever

Cyril