All Items 23 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 23 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 19 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 20 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 20 Deane, James, 1801-1858 7 Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 5 Association of American Geologists and Naturalists 4 Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852 2 Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873 1 Amherst College 1 Amherst College. Class of 1870. Niijima 1 Charity Fund (Amherst, Mass.) 1 Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.) 1 Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 1 Dōshisha Daigaku 1 Liebig, Justus, Freiherr von, 1803-1873 1 Lyell, Charles, Sir, 1797-1875 1 Massachusetts. General Court 1 Murchison, Roderick Impey, Sir, 1792-1871 1 Niijima, Jō, 1843-1890 1 Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1932 1 show more 14 show fewer Location 3 United States 20 Japan 1 Kyoto 1 Topic 18 Correspondence 20 Geologists 20 Adversaries 8 Books and reading 2 American poetry 1 Architecture 1 Attitudes 1 Buildings 1 Charters 1 College buildings 1 Endowments 1 Geological specimens 1 History 1 Influence 1 Photographs 1 Universities and colleges 1 Western influences 1 Women poets, American 1 show more 13 show fewer Format 1 b&w prints 1 Part Of 4 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 20 Amherst College Early History Collection 1 Doshisha University Collection 1 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Genre 6 Correspondence 20 Pamphlets 1 Photograph albums 1 Photographs 1 Poems 1 Speeches (documents) 1 show more 1 show fewer mods.shelfLocator 1 Box 4 Folder 3 23 Observations on the Amherst Question Massachusetts. General Court Pamphlet including a speech by R. Webster addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives during the legislative debate on the motion to grant Amherst College charter in February 1825. Webster argues in favor of granting the charter. Also included are other observations and an extract from a letter regarding the charter debate which the pamphlet states were intended to be offered on the second reading of the bill if needed. Among the issues debated are the financial sustainability of the institution and the methods used to procure subscriptions or donations to the Charity Fund. The identity of R. Webster could not be determined. The names E.S. Snell and J. Abbot, Jr. are handwritten on the first page of the pamphlet. Observations on the Amherst Question Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 November 1 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman further discusses Hitchcock's disagreement with James Deane. Silliman again apologizes for the way his remarks to the Association of American Geologists were phrased, and laments that Hitchcock did not tell him sooner that they upset him so that Silliman could have altered them prior to publication. Silliman mentions an issue between himself and Charles Lyell to make a comparison between the two conflicts. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 November 1 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 December 19 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman explains that since sending a letter to Hitchcock earlier the same day, he has found that the review which upset Hitchcock has not yet been printed. Silliman says he will send Hitchcock the review for editing, as well as an article and drawing by Dr. James Deane. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 December 19 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 June 15 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman in which Silliman discusses the writings of many geologists. He quotes a portion of a letter from Gideon Mantell about a work by Agassiz. Silliman additionally offers to look over some of Hitchcock's proofs with his son and send back corrections. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 June 15 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 December 19 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman voices his dismay that Hitchcock is upset by the review he wrote of Dr. Gideon Mantell's book. Silliman notes that Hitchcock had approved its publication and did not ask him to edit it. Silliman suggests Hitchcock respond via a note in the appendix in Silliman's American Journal of Science, but adds a postscript saying that James Dwight Dana suggests that Hitchcock respond directly to Mantell. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 December 19 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 May 25 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman discusses several different writings on and writers of geology, most notably the work of Louis Agassiz and Charles Lyell. Silliman also briefly mentions editing a proof for Hitchcock, his lectures on geology, and a potential future visit from Roderick Murchison. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 May 25 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 letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1843 October 30 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman discusses his recent visit to Hitchcock's house, Hitchcock's conflict with Dr. James Deane and his offense at some of Silliman's address to the Association of American Geologists and Naturalists, and offers Hitchcock the opportunity to write an editorial for the next issue of the Journal of American Science to make up for these offenses. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1843 October 30 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 December 9 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman expresses his gladness that Hitchcock will be visiting New Haven soon to lecture and invites Hitchcock to stay at his house. Silliman also briefly touches on the conflict between Hitchcock and James Deane, and informs Hitchcock that he has written something about it in a review of Gideon Mantell's "Medals of the Creation." Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 December 9 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 letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 September 19 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman extensively discusses the conflict between Hitchcock and Dr. James Deane. Silliman comments on their respective pieces for his Journal of American Science and informs Hitchcock that he regrets the way he phrased his remarks to the Association of American Geologists in Boston. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 September 19 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1843 September 14 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman informs Hitchcock that he has changed his plans and will be visiting Hitchcock a few days later than he originally thought. Silliman also asks Hitchcock if one of his daughters could pass along a message to Sarah Grindley regarding Silliman's daughter Julia's arrival in Amherst. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1843 September 14 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 September 12 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman tells Hitchcock he has sent him a proof of James Deane's essay for the Journal of American Science. Silliman urges Hitchcock to put the conflict behind him and not respond further to Deane's article. He expresses his hope that Hitchcock and Deane can maintain a friendly relationship. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 September 12 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1843 September 13 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman tells Hitchcock he is traveling soon and would like to visit Hitchcock if possible. Silliman hopes to see Hitchcock's collection of geological specimens. He also alludes to a piece by Hitchcock in which he appears to defend himself as the founder of ornithichnology, saying he doesn't think it necessary to publish because as far as he is concerned has not been challenged. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1843 September 13 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1843 November 16 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman tells Hitchcock the Journal of American Science will print Hitchcock's analysis of wines and that Dr. James Deane's paper to be printed gives credit to Hitchcock. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1843 November 16 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 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 August 2 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman discusses articles by Hitchcock and James Deane which will soon be published in his Journal of American Science. Silliman hopes that the two men will exchange proofs and potentially write additional statements on the writings as necessary. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 August 2 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 August 10 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman reports that he must postpone publishing a piece by Dr. James Deane in the Journal of American Science, but that proofs of Hitchcock's essay were sent to Deane. Silliman offers Hitchcock some advice on his phrasing based on letters from an unnamed English geologist regarding the conflict between Hitchcock and Deane. Silliman does not offer his own opinion on the matter, saying he must be neutral as editor and mutual friend. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1844 August 10
