All Items 26 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 26 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 12 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 24 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 24 Buckland, William, 1784-1856 2 Eaton, Amos, 1776-1842 2 Amherst College 1 Amherst College. Board of Trustees 1 Conybeare, William Daniel, 1787-1857 1 Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 1 Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860 1 Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861 1 Massachusetts. General Court 1 Massachusetts. General Court. Joint Special Committee on the Petition of the Trustees of Amherst College 1 show more 7 show fewer Location 5 United States 24 Massachusetts 3 Amherst 1 Connecticut River Valley 1 New England 1 Topic 17 Correspondence 24 Geologists 24 Geology 6 Maps 5 Catalogs and collections 4 Geological specimens 3 Plants 3 American poetry 1 Costs 1 Education and state 1 Finance 1 Fishes, Fossil 1 History 1 Printing 1 Religion and science 1 Sillimanite 1 Women poets, American 1 show more 12 show fewer Part Of 3 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 24 Amherst College Early History Collection 1 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Genre 6 Correspondence 24 Pamphlets 1 Petitions 1 Poems 1 Reports 1 Resolutions 1 show more 1 show fewer mods.shelfLocator 1 Box 5 Folder 12 26 Report on the petition of the Trustees of Amherst College, Senate No. 27 Massachusetts. General Court A pamphlet containing documents relating to a petition for financial aid made by Amherst College to the Massachusetts Legislature. The first statement is the petition written by Heman Humphrey on behalf of the Trustees, followed by lists of the legislators from the House of Representatives and the Senate appointed to the Joint Committee, noted by clerks L.S. Cushing and Charles Calhoun. Also included is a report of the Joint Special Committee attributed to S.G. Goodrich as Chairman of the Committee. The report provides financial information regarding Amherst College, and it is noted as being accepted in the House of Representatives and sent up for concurrence by Cushing. Content in the pamphlet is from various dates in 1838 and 1839. Report on the petition of the Trustees of Amherst College, Senate No. 27 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1818 August 25 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock writes that he is forwarding a few geological specimens to Silliman, some of which are for Oliver Bronson, a student at Yale, and the rest of which are for Silliman to keep. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1818 August 25 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1824 December 13 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock requests that Silliman lend him a copy of William Daniel Conybeare and William Phillips' "Outlines of the Geology of England and Wales," inquires whether Silliman knows any geologists in England that may be willing to trade specimens with Hitchcock, and posits that a specimen he had sent Silliman at an earlier date is limpid topaz, requesting confirmation from Silliman. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1824 December 13 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1822 October 17 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock writes in-depth about the geological map and accompanying essay he is preparing for the upcoming issue of the American Journal of Science. Hitchcock also writes about other small matters such as other scholars' writings, Thomas Nuttall's work in the Connecticut River Valley, and a catalog of Deerfield plants. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1822 October 17 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1823 November 25 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock writes about his piece on the geology and mineralogy of the Connecticut River Valley and says that he will write a review of William Daniel Conybeare and William Phillips' book "Outlines of the Geology of England and Wales" for an upcoming issue of the American Journal of Science. Hitchcock also mentions a sermon he recently delivered discussing "mosaic cosmogony," which Hitchcock believes may cause controversy. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1823 November 25 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1823 October 20 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock writes about some writings he has for the American Journal of Science, asking whether the Journal will continue despite Silliman's poor health. Hitchcock also expresses concern over Amos Eaton's proposed new nomenclature for the rocks in the Connecticut River Valley, asking Silliman to put a stop to it if possible. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1823 October 20 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1822? November 16 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock requests that Silliman make changes to a piece he has written on the geology of the areas in the Connecticut River Valley. The original article was read before the American Geological Society on 1822 September 11. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1822? November 16 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1823 February 12 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock writes about some of his scholarly works for the American Journal of Science. He notes that he will be unable to get the end of a piece on geology to Silliman before March, and prefers the that botanical catalog not be published in the next issue. He also discusses a plant in the botrychium family. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1823 February 12 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1824 April 6 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock writes that he will send a portion of his review of William Buckland's "Reliquiae Diluvianae" for the American Journal of Science. Hitchcock explains that he does not have more written due to his duties as a minister, recent sicknesses in his family, and his own poor health. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1824 April 6 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1821 April 9 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock writes that he has obtained numerous fish fossils which he is sending to Silliman. Hitchcock has enclosed a list of the specimens with his letter. Hitchcock also mentions a piece he has written describing the view from Mt. Holyoke, but writes that it is not likely something that should be published in the American Journal of Science. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1821 April 9 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1823 December 17 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock writes that he has sent his review of William Daniel Conybeare and William Phillips' book "Outlines of the Geology of England and Wales" for an upcoming issue of the American Journal of Science. He also discusses some edits that were made to his piece on the geology and mineralogy of the Connecticut River Valley, as well as some other small matters. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1823 December 17 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1818 April 6 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock explains some drawings he included in a previous letter which Silliman is intending to print in his American Journal of Science. Hitchcock also notes that he may visit Silliman in New Haven soon, and writes about the geology of the Connecticut River Valley. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1818 April 6 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1824 November 16 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock writes about a piece he is writing about an astronomy paper, but he is afraid there will be printing errors and requests a proof. Hitchcock also writes about a manganese oxide he may have misnamed and requests advice on whether to reply to remarks made by Amos Eaton on Hitchcock's review of William Daniel Conybeare and William Phillips' book "Outlines of the Geology of England and Wales." Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1824 November 16 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1822 September 22 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock writes that he will make some edits requested by Silliman to the geological map of the area from New Haven, Connecticut, to Vermont. Hitchcock also seeks Silliman's advice on a few smaller matters, such as whether to print up "botanical notices" and whether to have some drawings engraved. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1822 September 22 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1823 January 20 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock thanks Silliman for some books Silliman sent, notes that there are many errors in a draft of one of his essays for the American Journal of Science, and says he is sending or will send along more writings and sketches he is working on. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1823 January 20 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1817 September 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock thanks Silliman for looking over some mineral specimens he had sent previously, and requests that Silliman give his opinion on additional mineral and rock specimens that he is sending to Silliman. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1817 September 1 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1820 November 8 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock writes that a box of minerals intended for him was mistakenly sent to Silliman with the instruction that they be forwarded to a Mr. Pierce in New York. Hitchcock requests that Silliman keep the box for Hitchcock until he can send for it. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1820 November 8 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1818 July 6 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock writes about several matters in little depth. For example, he writes that Amos Eaton is lecturing in New York, that he is looking forward to Silliman's first issue of the American Journal of Science, and that he is unable to visit Silliman this summer. Many calculations are written on the page that includes the address. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1818 July 6 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1822 November 6 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock writes about several writings and projects he is working on that he plans to send to Silliman, and he asks Silliman to find out from the printer, Mr. Converse, the cost for printing some of these writings on their own. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1822 November 6 Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1818 September 28 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock discusses at length a map of some geological features that Orra White Hitchcock has colored for inclusion in the American Journal of Science. Hitchcock also thanks Silliman for honorary degree that was awarded to him from Yale. Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1818 September 28
