All Items 21 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 21 Contributor 10 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 21 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 19 Amherst College 2 Massachusetts. General Court 2 Harvard College (1780-) 1 Hedge, Levi, 1766-1844 1 Metcalf and Company 1 Moore, Zephaniah Swift, 1770-1823 1 Murchison, Roderick Impey, Sir, 1792-1897 1 Williams College 1 show more 5 show fewer Location 3 Massachusetts 17 Amherst 1 New England 1 Topic 10 Correspondence 19 Career in geology 15 Geological surveys 15 History 2 Archives 1 Education and state 1 Finance 1 Footprints, Fossil 1 Speeches, addresses, etc. 1 Universities and colleges 1 show more 5 show fewer Part Of 3 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 19 Amherst College Early History Collection 1 Amherst College Early History Manuscripts and Pamphlets Collection 1 Genre 9 Correspondence 18 Copies (derivative objects) 2 Clippings 1 Excerpts 1 Minutes (administrative records) 1 Pamphlets 1 Reproductions 1 Speeches (documents) 1 State government records 1 show more 4 show fewer Speech in support of the memorial of Harvard, Williams, and Amherst Colleges: delivered before the Joint Committee on Education, in the hall of the House of Representatives, Boston, on the 7th of February, 1849 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A pamphlet containing the speech given by Edward Everett in support of the Memorial of Harvard College, Williams College, and Amherst College that was presented to the Massachusetts Legislature requesting that once the School Fund of the state had reached the limit of one million dollars prescribed by law, another fund of one half a million should be allowed to accumulate for the benefit of the colleges. The pamphlet notes that Everett delivered the speech during the February 7, 1849 public hearing held by the Joint Committee on Education to whom the memorial was referred. Before Everett's speech, there is a brief preface in the regarding the hearing. Speech in support of the memorial of Harvard, Williams, and Amherst Colleges: delivered before the Joint Committee on Education, in the hall of the House of Representatives, Boston, on the 7th of February, 1849 Minutes of the Convention of Colleges sent to Zephaniah Swift Moore, 1820 May 31 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A copy of the "transactions of the Convention of Colleges" taken at an annual meeting held in the Boston Court House on May 31, 1820. The minutes provide the names of those present, including representatives from Burlington College, Harvard, Yale, Bowdoin College, Williams College, and Dartmouth. The document states that letters from other college presidents and professors who could not attend were read at the convention, and the names of those senders and their affiliated institutions are included in the minutes. The proceedings of the convention are provided including votes taken, delegated dissertation topics, reports given, a list of attendees who would partner with one another and correspond regarding their respective departments, and the decision that two attendees insert a notice of the meeting in the Daily Advertiser and a literary journal. The copy is signed by Edward Everett, acting as scribe, and is attested to by Levi Hedge, acting as secretary. After the minutes there is a note from F. Hall stating that the minutes were sent to this college with a request that it be read by the faculty and forwarded to the officers of Williams College, and thus he is sending it via mail to Zephaniah Swift Moore, President of Williams College. The identity of F. Hall could not be determined. Minutes of the Convention of Colleges sent to Zephaniah Swift Moore, 1820 May 31 Excerpt of Sir Roderick Impey Murchison letter to Hon. Edward Everett of June 25th, 1854 Murchison, Roderick Impey, Sir, 1792-1897 A hand-written copy of a portion of a letter sent by Sir Roderick Impey Murchison to Edward Everett. The original letter was dated June 25th, 1854. In this excerpt Murchison defends his position on an issue that has been met with skepticism. Excerpt of Sir Roderick Impey Murchison letter to Hon. Edward Everett of June 25th, 1854 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 April 10 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock regarding the compiling and publication of Hitchcock's revised survey. Everett expresses the expectation that the survey be completed within the present year. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 April 10 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 June 16 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter in which Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett addresses specific details of Edward Hitchcock's appointment as geological surveyor of Massachusetts. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 June 16 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 August 21 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A short letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett notifying Edward Hitchcock that his account would be presented to the legislative council at their next meeting. Everett also mentions the discovery of sandstone impressions discovered in England. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 August 21 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 May 6 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter in which Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett offers Edward Hitchcock an appointment on the Geological, Mineralogical, Botanical, and Zoological Survey of Massachusetts. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 May 6 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 August 20 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock regarding his expenses as geological surveyor. Everett also requests that Hitchcock send him specimens of verde antique and the mineral pyrope. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 August 20 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 June 22 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett thanking Edward Hitchcock for sending him a box of gems. Everett discusses specifics regarding the publishing of Hitchcock's geological report and encourages Hitchcock to complete the entire report before submitting it for printing. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 June 22 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 November 25 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock discussing specifics regarding the publishing of Hitchcock's geological report, including the overall expense of printing and the number of illustrations. Everett insists that the state printers in Boston be employed to publish the report. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 November 25 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 September 1 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock regarding compensation for Hitchcock's employment as geological surveyor of Massachusetts. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 September 1 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 June 11 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett thanking Edward Hitchcock for sending him a specimen of fossilized footprints. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 June 11 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 June 5 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock discussing specifics regarding the publishing of Hitchcock's geological report. Everett suggests editing the introduction to the report to save printing costs and discusses the number of lithographic prints that will appear in the publication. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 June 5 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 December 14 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A response from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock's suggestion of publishing a preliminary report of his geological survey findings. Everett expresses his relief at Hitchcock's improved health and thanks Hitchcock for sending him a newspaper. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 December 14 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 December 22 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock discussing revisions for Hitchcock's explanatory report on his geological findings and on the delay of the formal report due to sickness. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 December 22 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 March 10 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock concerning the Geological Survey of Massachusetts. The Governor wishes to know if Hitchcock has completed his field work and if he can estimate the size of the printed report so that the expense of publication might be determined. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 March 10 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 March 16 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock about the printing of a message that was communicated to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives regarding Hitchcock's geological survey report. Everett also notes an error in language made by the printer. The referenced message is enclosed. The message was originally communicated to the legislature during the session held January-April 1838. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 March 16 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 November 25 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock thanking him for a gift of a specimen of beryl from the County of Worcester. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 November 25 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 November 30 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock thanking him for sending mineral specimens. Everett requests additional specimens of garnet and beryl, and asks Hitchcock to send a copy of a newspaper containing some of his published geological observations. Everett expresses concern for Hitchcock's ailing health. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 November 30 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 August 5 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter in which Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett addresses specific details of Edward Hitchcock's appointment as geological surveyor of Massachusetts. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 August 5
