All Items 19 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 19 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 5 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 18 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 18 Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 1 Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863 1 Percival, James Gates, 1795-1856 1 Location 2 United States 18 Connecticut 1 Topic 8 Correspondence 18 Geologists 18 American poetry 1 Children 1 Death 1 Family 1 Petrology 1 Women poets, American 1 show more 3 show fewer Part Of 2 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 18 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Genre 3 Correspondence 18 Geological maps 1 Poems 1 mods.shelfLocator 1 Box 3 Folder 38 19 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1822 May 8 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman describes several pieces that will be published in The American Journal of Science. Silliman also encourages Hitchcock to continue work on his geological map, offers to send some foreign journals to Hitchcock, and expresses his gratification for Hitchcock and a colleague's favorable opinion of the Journal. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1822 May 8 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1822 January 7 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman informs Hitchcock that he has sent some books and manuscripts for Hitchcock to borrow along with several of Hitchcock's pieces with edits. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1822 January 7 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1822 October 27 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman comments on a geological map created by Hitchcock and Orra White Hitchcock. Silliman also discusses space concerns for subjects in The American Journal of Science, and options for splitting a long piece written by Hitchcock. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1822 October 27 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1822 November 18 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman discusses some edits made to a piece by Hitchcock for The American Journal of Science, including thoughts on the difference between stratified and schistose rocks. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1822 November 18 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1824 August 12 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman expresses his gratitude to Hitchcock for sending his review of William Buckland for The American Journal of Science, despite his illness. Silliman also encourages Hitchcock to plan a visit that would coincide with a meeting of the Geological Society. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1824 August 12 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1824 December 27 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman discusses correspondence and exchanges of specimens between Hitchcock and several scientists, including a sensitive correspondence with Amos Eaton. Silliman also notes a delay in the printing of the latest issue of the American Journal of Science and reflects on a threat to the Journal's existence. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1824 December 27 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1822 November 25 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman discusses some edits made to a piece by Hitchcock for The American Journal of Science and to Hitchcock's geological map. Silliman also asks Hitchcock whether or not he would like to delay publishing his botanical catalogue before Mr. [Thomas?] Nutall has his own published. At the bottom of the last page Hitchcock has made a list of alterations made to his geological map. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1822 November 25 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1822 August 2 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benajmin Silliman describes corrections made to a geological map of a section of Connecticut drawn by Edward and Orra White Hitchcock. The corrections were made by Silliman and Dr. James G. Percival. The map, done in watercolor and ink, is enclosed with the letter and contains a note with instructions from Hitchcock on one side, along with a brief note and sketch in response, also in watercolor and ink, by Percival. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1822 August 2 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1824 March 20 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman expresses his sympathies to Hitchcock for the loss of his son. Silliman also informs Hitchcock that he has spoken to the editor of the Spectator, and tells Hitchcock to write when he feels comfortable doing so. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1824 March 20 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1824 August 23 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman informs Hitchcock that Amos Eaton has requested William Buckland's book, which Hitchcock is currently in possession of, to be given to him (Eaton). Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1824 August 23 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1823 December 4 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman notifies Hitchcock about the shipment of his memoir and apologizes for accidental omissions made to a piece written by Hitchcock for The American Journal of Science. Silliman also asks Hitchcock if he would like his name to appear in an article review for the Journal. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1823 December 4 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1823 February 16 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman describes the status of several pieces Hitchcock has written for The American Journal of Science, including his botanical catalogue. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1823 February 16 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1822 October 2 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman discusses the inclusion of one of Hitchcock's geological maps and his writings on botony in The American Journal of Science, as well as several other pieces Hitchcock is working on. Silliman also comments on Mr. Whitney's state of health and informs Hitchcock about a new work by William Conybeare and William Phillips. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1822 October 2 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1824 June 12 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman thanks Hitchcock for giving a copy of his book on the geology of the Connecticut to the Yale library. Silliman also comments on the states of Hitchcock's and his own health, discusses some of Hitchcock's pieces for The American Journal of Science, and notes that [Amos] Eaton has left a copy of his book for Silliman. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1824 June 12 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1823 January 25 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman describes edits and printing errors made to one of Hitchcock's pieces for The American Journal of Science. Silliman also explains his reasoning for delaying the printing of Hitchcock's botanical catalogue until a later issue of the Journal. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1823 January 25 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1822 December 5 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman notes some edits made to a piece written by Hitchcock for the American Journal of Science. Silliman also encourages Hitchcock to continue to study science while also focusing on his work with the ministry. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1822 December 5 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1824 March 6 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman comments on some books he has loaned to Hitchcock, agrees to speak to the editor of the Spectator for Hitchcock, and provides instructions to Hitchcock for providing payment to Solomon Stoddard. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1824 March 6 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1823 May 5 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman discusses several pieces written by Hitchcock for The American Journal of Science, including some on botony. Silliman also worries that a piece by Hitchcock will meet negative reception from the religious community if published, asks Hitchcock to write a review of William Conybeare and William Phillips' book, and advises against writing a piece for the Spectator on Mosaic chronology geology. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1823 May 5 Had I not seen the sun Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 Had I not seen the sun
