All Items 17 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 17 Contributor 11 Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 17 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 15 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 7 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 4 Association of American Geologists and Naturalists 3 Dana, James Dwight, 1813-1895 1 Liebig, Justus, Freiherr von, 1803-1873 1 Lyell, Charles, Sir, 1797-1875 1 Murchison, Roderick Impey, Sir, 1792-1871 1 Stearns, William A., (William Augustus), 1805-1876 1 Yale College (1718-1887) 1 show more 6 show fewer Location 1 United States 11 Topic 11 Correspondence 14 Geologists 11 Geological specimens 5 Archives 3 Minerals 3 Books and reading 2 Catalogs and collections 2 Collection and preservation 2 Death and burial 2 Influence 1 Natural history collections 1 show more 6 show fewer Part Of 1 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 17 Genre 2 Correspondence 14 Envelopes 3 Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1864 February 29 Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 A letter in which B. Silliman, Jr. expresses his sympathies to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. for the loss of his father, and regrets that neither he nor his father, Benjamin Silliman, will be able to attend the funeral. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1864 February 29 Benjamin Silliman, Jr. envelope to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 An envelope addressed to "Mr. Edward Hitchcock Jr." in Easthampton, Massachusetts. "Prof. B. Silliman Jr. New Haven CT" is written on the lefthand side in Edward Hitchcock, Jr.'s hand. The corner of the envelope containing the postmark is missing and this envelope cannot readily be connected with a particluar letter. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. envelope to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1850 June 22 Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman, Jr. asks after some geological specimens belonging to Hitchcock. Silliman, Jr. seeks to obtain some specimens for Yale and also tells Hitchcock that he is aware he owes Hitchcock some mineral specimens. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1850 June 22 Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1854 July 29 Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman, Jr. discusses geological specimens that Hitchcock sent to him recently. Silliman, Jr. says he cannot pay cash for the specimens due to overspending on the Mineralogical and Geological Cabinet remodel. However, Silliman, Jr. will send back a box of different specimens, equal in value, in lieu of cash payment. He lists the items sent by Hitchcock, with prices, and the items he will send back, with prices. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1854 July 29 Benjamin Silliman, Jr. envelope to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 An envelope addressed to "Mr. Edward Hitchcock Jr." in Easthampton, Massachusetts. "Prof. Silliman Jr. New Haven CT" is written on the lefthand side in Edward Hitchcock, Jr.'s hand. The corner of the envelope containing the postmark is missing and this envelope cannot be readily connected with a particluar letter. There are several calculations written in pencil on the verso. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. envelope to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 January 29 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock from Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr., in which Silliman offers to send Hitchcock a book on the Alps by James David Forbes, then later adds a note that he missed his opportunity to send it. Silliman discusses several letters he has received from other geologists, and his son (Silliman Jr.) adds a note about Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg and a book by him. Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 January 29 Benjamin Silliman, Jr. envelope to Edward Hitchcock Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 An envelope addressed to "Mr. Edward Hitchcock" in Amherst, Massachusetts. "Prof. B. Silliman Jr. Crystal Palace N.Y." is written on the lefthand side. The corner of the envelope containing the postmark is missing and this envelope cannot be readily connected with a particluar letter. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. envelope to Edward Hitchcock Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 January 12 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 Two letters to Edward Hitchcock. In the first letter, Benjamin Silliman Sr. writes about reviewing a new edition by John Pye-Smith, and tells Hitchcock that he asked Mrs. Silliman to check on the box of chemicals sent to Hitchcock. Silliman Sr. also discusses the upcoming meeting of the American Association of Geologists in Philadelphia. Benjamin Silliman, Jr.'s letter to Hitchcock primarily concerns Justus von Liebig's "Organic Chemistry in its Application to Physiology and Pathology," the English edition of which Silliman Jr. is interested in editing. Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 January 12 Benjamin Silliman, Jr. and Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1840 December 7 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 Two letters to Edward Hitchcock. The first is from Benjamin Silliman, Jr., who writes to Hitchcock regarding chemicals and a number of books, primarily Justus Liebig's "Chemistry in its Applications to Agriculture and Physiology." Benjamin Silliman Sr. writes to Hitchcock about Hitchcock's new work on geology and his objections to Dr. John Pye-Smith's work. Silliman mentions some other writings as well, including one about poisons. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. and Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1840 December 7 Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1854 June 26 Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 A brief letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman, Jr. asks Hitchcock if he has any crystal samples he would like to sell to Silliman. The note from Silliman, Jr. is written on the verso of a printed letter from Silliman, Jr. and James Dwight Dana about the remodeling of the Mineralogical and Geological Cabinet at Yale. The printed letter includes instructions on selecting and packing specimens to send to Yale. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1854 June 26 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr., 1844 March 11 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr., in which Edward Hitchcock discusses several small matters. He briefly gives his thoughts on some recent publications on geology, inquires whether the Sillimans would be interested in an article on birds' nests in Holland for the American Journal of Science, discusses the upcoming meeting of the Association of American Geologists, and tells Silliman, Jr. that he has recently used chemistry supplies that Silliman, Jr. sent him. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr., 1844 March 11 Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1854 June 26 Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman, Jr. asks Hitchcock to send him samples of geological specimens, including several minerals. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1854 June 26 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 September 23 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 Two letters to Edward Hitchcock. Benjamin Silliman writes to Hitchcock about Charles Lyell's recent visit, and says Lyell will likely visit Hitchcock soon. Silliman mentions some fossilized tracks that Dr. James Deane sent him. Silliman Jr. discusses the October 1841 issues of the Journal of American Science, and also writes about some theories on fossils resulting from ice. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 September 23 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1842 August 9 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 Two letters to Edward Hitchcock. Benjamin Silliman writes to Hitchcock about some writings of Roderick Murchison and his and Hitchcock's reactions to them. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. writes about the publication of the proceedings of the meeting of the Association of American Geologists and how he hopes to obtain more minerals for his collection. Silliman Jr. also includes the lyrics to a song written by James Dwight Dana inspired by Hitchcock's work with bird tracks. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1842 August 9 Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 June 28 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 Two letters to Edward Hitchcock. Benjamin Silliman writes to Hitchcock asking if Hitchcock would like "First Anniversary Address" in the next issue of the Journal of American Science. Silliman also tells Hitchcock his thoughts on John Pye-Smith's recent work; he likes it except for Pye-Smith's views on the reconstruction of the world in six days. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. then writes to Hitchcock, asking if they may abridge the address for the Journal. Silliman Jr. further questions Hitchcock about the rules surrounding being an officer for the Association of American Geologists so that it may be correctly represented in the Journal. Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 June 28 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, Jr., 1847 April 5 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman, Jr. in which Edward Hitchcock discusses a representation of a footprint that will appear in the American Journal of Science. Hitchcock would prefer no mention of the track to a mention accompanied by a reduced image, but since the Journal cannot afford the full images Hitchcock concedes to have the reduced version printed. Hitchcock also briefly describes his trip to Virginia. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, Jr., 1847 April 5 Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to William Augustus Stearns, 1864 February 29 Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 A letter in which Benjamin Silliman, Jr. explains his inability to attend the funeral of Edward Hitchcock. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to William Augustus Stearns, 1864 February 29
