All Items 19 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 19 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 8 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 17 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 17 Massachusetts. General Court 2 Amherst College 1 Charity Fund (Amherst, Mass.) 1 Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.) 1 Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 1 Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861 1 show more 3 show fewer Location 2 Massachusetts 15 New England 1 Topic 12 Correspondence 16 Career in geology 14 Geological surveys 14 American poetry 1 Archives 1 Charters 1 Finance 1 Footprints, Fossil 1 Funds and scholarships 1 History 1 Universities and colleges 1 Women poets, American 1 show more 7 show fewer Part Of 3 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 17 Amherst College Early History Collection 1 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Genre 7 Correspondence 16 Clippings 1 Declaratory documents 1 Pamphlets 1 Poems 1 Reproductions 1 State government records 1 show more 2 show fewer mods.shelfLocator 2 Box 3 Folder 12 19 Box 3 Folder 13 1 Compilation of Collegiate Institution statements regarding the petition for incorporation and the Charity Fund Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.) A printed compilation of Collegiate Institution statements regarding the petition for incorporation. The first statement included is "To the Public," dated March 12, 1824 and written by Heman Humphrey on behalf of the Trustees in favor of granting charter. Other content includes sections titled "Residence of Students" and "Extracts from the Printed Constitution, to Various Copies of which a Charity Fund is Subscribed," dated June 2, 1824, as well as a note regarding the Charity Fund subscribers' petition in support of granting charter. A closing note from a Committee of the Trustees of Amherst Academy explains that they submit the foregoing together with a pamphlet annexed to the members of the Legislature. The Committee consists of Heman Humphrey, Nathaniel Smith, Israel E. Traske, Jonathan Going, and John Fiske and the accompanying pamphlet includes information relating to the Collegiate Institution, the Charity Fund, and the Thirty Thousand Dollar Subscription along with statistics regarding other colleges. An appendix with further information is also provided. Information included in the pamphlet is from various dates and is attributed to various individuals including Rufus Graves, Lucius Boltwood, and John Leland. Compilation of Collegiate Institution statements regarding the petition for incorporation and the Charity Fund 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, 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 Governor Edward Everett special message to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives, 1838 March 15 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A message from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives, delivered during the session held January-April 1838. Everett writes about transmitting to the legislature a portion of Hitchcock's geological survey report and notes that the remaining portion of the report will be submitted in a few days. He also recommends the printing of the full report. It has been inferred that this is a copy of the original message. Governor Edward Everett special message to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives, 1838 March 15 Elijah's wagon had no thill Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 Elijah's wagon had no thill
