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Edward Hitchcock and Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1847 April 1

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A letter from Edward and Orra White Hitchcock to their children, addressed to their daughter Mary Hitchcock. Edward Hitchcock has written the letter and has signed it for himself and Orra White. The letter explains their plans to leave New York for Philadelphia on their way to Richmond, Virginia, describes the weather in New York during their stay, and asks Edward Hitchcock, Jr. to pass along information about his medical treatment to the doctor in Amherst.

Edward Hitchcock and Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1847 April 1
Edward Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1850 August 12

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A letter from Edward Hitchcock to his children in which Hitchcock writes about his and Orra White Hitchcock's trip from Scotland back to London. He describes Edinburgh and the countryside between the two cities in detail, and explains their plans to travel on the continent and when they may start their journey home. He also describes several scholars he has met and writes that he is weary of traveling and wishes his children could switch places with him. On the final page he writes a poem about being separated from loved ones.

Edward Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1850 August 12
Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1850 August 12

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter from Orra White Hitchcock to her children in which she writes about how she imagines the Amherst College commencement went and that she longs to hear more about it. She admits that she has not ventured onto the streets of London much in the past few days and expects that her children would take greater advantage of the experience of travel and she hopes that someday they will have the opportunity, at an age when they are not "so nearly worn out" as she and their father are. She describes her experience at the meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science in Edinburgh, which she enjoyed more than she expected, and notes that she attended all of the public meetings and heard many of the papers. She comments on the notable scientists she saw much of at the meeting, including David Brewster, Sir Roderick Murchison, Professor [Robert] Jameson, and Dr. [Gideon] Mantell. Orra also inquires about things at home and remarks that both she and Edward are cheered by the prospect of returning home, although they dread the voyage across the ocean and "try to feel that the same Almighty power is able to carry" them back safely.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1850 August 12
Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1850 August 23

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter from Orra White Hitchcock to her children, addressed to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. She writes about the many "inconveniences and perplexities" they have experienced as a result of not knowing the languages spoken in the countries they have traveled through. She goes on to describe her and Edward Hitchcock's journey across the English Channel, through France and Belgium and into Germany. Although noting the "continual trouble & vexation & imposition & extortion" they have encountered, Orra acknowledges that the countries they have traveled through have "in general been truly delightful." She goes on to describe the cathedrals and convents they visited, and remarks on the beauty of the scenery on the Rhine. She ends with birthday wishes for her son Charlie.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1850 August 23
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1858 July 20

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock writes primarily about everyday matters, mostly about the summer travel plans of various members of the Hitchcock family and visits to and from friends. She also reports on a dispute between Edward's brother Charlie and Hagar [presumably Charlie's colleague and fellow assistant state geologist of Vermont, Albert Hager, also spelled Hagar], and the senior Edward Hitchcock's plans to attempt a reconciliation between the two. Orra also writes of her expectation that Edward attend the upcoming Amherst College commencement.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1858 July 20
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1850 December 13

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock writes about everyday matters, including clothing she is sending to Edward and his brother Charles and Charles' absence and his homesickness at school. She also writes that the replacement for their barn help turns out to be "extremely ignorant of barn affairs," resulting in the loss of a pail of milk on his first day, after the cow kicked a hole in the bottom of the pail. She also thanks Edward for a subscription to the American Art-Union.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1850 December 13
Edward Hitchcock and Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1843 August 22

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A letter from Edward and Orra White Hitchcock to their children (except for Jane, who traveled with them until Charlemont), addressed to their son Edward Hitchcock, Jr. Edward Hitchcock has written the letter and has signed it for himself and Orra White. The letter informs their children of their travels from Amherst, Massachusetts to Saratoga Springs, New York, commenting on their time in the Massachusetts towns of Charlemont, Zoar, and Florida, and describing their time in Saratoga Springs thus far.

Edward Hitchcock and Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1843 August 22
Edward Hitchcock and Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1848 August 18

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A letter from Edward and Orra White Hitchcock to their children, addressed to their daughter Mary Hitchcock. Edward Hitchcock writes of their experiences in Maine, both in Wells Beach and in Newburyport. He complains of the cold weather noting that he has "put on all the winter clothes" he brought along but still cannot get warm. He requests they send copies of pamphlets relating to the new cabinet and observatory of Amherst College, both to him and some other people mentioned. Orra writes that she is glad of cooler weather and describes an excursion to Plum Island and "the greatest frolic you could imagine" in the water. She also mentions her wish to collect some seaweed specimens to bring home.

Edward Hitchcock and Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1848 August 18
Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1850 September 18

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter from Orra White Hitchcock to her children in which she explains how tired she has become of travel and sightseeing although she remarks on the splendor of Mont Blanc. She briefly mentions some of the other sights she and Edward Hitchcock have visited in Paris and their plans to visit more. She writes of her longing to reach home and dread of the return trip by boat.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1850 September 18
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1859 March 12

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock invites her son to bring his wife and youngest child with him on his visit to her house. She also writes about the illness in Amherst, about Emily Hitchcock's tendency to become ill when at Mount Holyoke Seminary, and inquires after a book on autumn leaves. Charles H. Hitchcock has added a note on the final page requesting a book on preserving animals so that they can "stuff a rat from Deerfield."

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1859 March 12
To the Hunterdon Copper Company

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A page extracted from "Report of the Geological Survey and Condition of the Hunterdon Copper Company's Property, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, with Maps and Drawings" featuring a brief report from Edward and Charles Henry Hitchcock to the Hunterdon Copper Company regarding a copper mine in Flemington, New Jersey. The Hitchcocks briefly describe the mine and conclude that they agree with Professors Montroville Wilson Dickeson and Forrest Shepherd's previous reports on the mine. At the time written, Edward Hitchcock was the State Geologist of Massachusetts and Vermont, and Charles H. Hitchcock was the Assistant Geologist of Massachusetts and Vermont. The report is signed by the Hitchcocks from Amherst College, Massachusetts, February 22, 1859. The title page of the original publication is included with the extract.

To the Hunterdon Copper Company
Charles H. Hitchcock envelope to William A. Stearns, 1865 December

Hitchcock, Charles H., (Charles Henry), 1836-1919

An envelope addressed to William A. Stearns, president of Amherst College, in care of Messrs. Reynolds, Mann and Company, in London, England. The writing appears to be in Charles Hitchcock's hand. There are several additional notes written on the envelope and his name is penciled along the side.

Charles H. Hitchcock envelope to William A. Stearns, 1865 December
Charles H. Hitchcock Appendix C, "Exocampe minima"

Hitchcock, Charles H., (Charles Henry), 1836-1919

An appendix to Edward Hitchcock's "Supplement to the Ichnology of New England" by Charles Henry Hitchcock. This appendix expands upon the species "Exocampe minima" which is referenced on page 11 of the supplement. C. H. Hitchcock explains that the description in the supplement is not detailed, but he has had the opportunity to observe a slab of rock with this species' footprints on it. He goes on to present a detailed description of the species, including its size, gait, feet, and locality.

Charles H. Hitchcock Appendix C, "Exocampe minima"
Charles H. Hitchcock Appendix B, "Descriptive Catalogue of the Specimens in the Hitchcock Ichnological Cabinet of Amherst College"

Hitchcock, Charles H., (Charles Henry), 1836-1919

An appendix to Edward Hitchcock's "Supplement to the Ichnology of New England" by Charles Henry Hitchcock. This appendix catalogs the Ichnological Cabinet at Amherst College, giving the number of the specimen, the kind of stone, the size, the names and peculiar features of the ichnites, notes about other objects on the slabs, the history the slab and the date it was taken into the cabinet, its locality, and references to where in the "Ichnology of New England" (C. H. Hitchcock refers to it as the "Ichnology of Massachusetts") and its supplement the specimen is mentioned.

Charles H. Hitchcock Appendix B, "Descriptive Catalogue of the Specimens in the Hitchcock Ichnological Cabinet of Amherst College"
Charles H. Hitchcock list of plates

Hitchcock, Charles H., (Charles Henry), 1836-1919

A list of plates in Edward Hitchcock's "Supplement to the Ichnology of New England" with descriptions of each figure. Two pages are crossed out. The list appears to be in Charles H. Hitchcock's hand, though no author is written on the work.

Charles H. Hitchcock list of plates
Henry Childs letter to Charles Henry Hitchcock, 1864 March 1

Childs, Henry, 1819-1885

A letter in which Henry Childs expresses his sympathies to Charles Henry Hitchcock for the loss of his father.

Henry Childs letter to Charles Henry Hitchcock, 1864 March 1
Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to Williston Seminary, 1851 October 7

Williston Seminary. (Easthampton, Mass.)

A receipt of payment from Williston Seminary, signed by E. S. Hoadly, to Edward Hitchcock for Charles Hitchcock's tuition for the Fall term, 1851.

Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to Williston Seminary, 1851 October 7
Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to Charles Hitchcock, 1845 July 30

Hitchcock, Charles H., (Charles Henry), 1836-1919

A note indicating receipt of payment made by Edward Hitchcock to Charles Hitchcock for books. Edward Hitchcock has written "Charles Hitchcock's receipt 1845" on the verso.

Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to Charles Hitchcock, 1845 July 30
Samuel Lyman appointment of executors of Edward Hitchcock's last will and testament

Lyman, Samuel F.

A document issued and signed by Samuel F. Lyman, Judge of the Probate Court of Hampshire County, Massachusetts and countersigned by Luke Lyman, Register of Probate. The document authorizes Edward Hitchcock, Jr. and Charles H. Hitchcock to become executors of their father's last will and testament, and provides instructions on how to fulfill the role.

Samuel Lyman appointment of executors of Edward Hitchcock's last will and testament
Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to Amherst College, 1853 August 23

Amherst College

A receipt of payment from Amherst College, signed by the Treasurer, Edward Dickinson, to Edward Hitchcock for tuition and expenses for Charles Hitchcock's education at Amherst College for the term ending April 19, 1853. "C. L. Hitchcock" has been written on the verso. Edward Hitchcock has also written "College Bill 1853" on the verso.

Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to Amherst College, 1853 August 23