All Items 159 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 159 Contributor 20 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 159 Amherst College 15 Dickinson, Edward, 1803-1874 15 Amherst College. Class of 1856. Hitchcock 12 Hitchcock, Charles H., (Charles Henry), 1836-1919 11 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 11 Amherst College. Class of 1849. Hitchcock 10 Amherst Post Office (Amherst, Mass.) 8 Amherst Academy (Amherst, Mass.) 7 Clarke, John, 1789-1869 7 Terry, Emily Hitchcock, 1838-1921 7 Amherst (Mass.). Tax Collector 6 Williston Seminary. (Easthampton, Mass.) 5 Amherst Academy. (Amherst, Mass.) 4 Amherst College. Class of 1837. Gale 4 Baillière, Hippolyte 4 Field, Roswell, 1804-1882 4 Gale, Nahum, 1812-1876 4 Sweetser & Cutler 4 Boyden, James W., 1822-1892 3 show more 15 show fewer Location 3 Massachusetts 36 New York (State) 3 Europe 2 Topic 20 Finance, Personal 159 Tuition 30 Prices 27 Books and reading 22 Geological surveys 20 Costs 18 Books 10 Decedents' estates 9 Tax collection 9 Taxation 9 Household supplies 8 Natural history collections 8 Correspondence 7 Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc. 7 Periodicals 7 Geological survey employees 3 Wages 3 Dwellings 2 Estate 2 Food prices 2 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 1 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 159 Genre 19 Receipts (financial records) 107 Accounts 26 Tax bills 9 Account books 8 Correspondence 7 Lists (document genres) 4 Drafts (documents) 3 Journals (accounts) 3 Notes 3 Stock certificates 3 Bills of lading 2 Financial records 2 Petitions 2 Royalty statements 2 Calculations 1 Checks (bank checks) 1 Housebooks 1 Promissory notes 1 Wills 1 show more 14 show fewer Subject 20 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Finance, Personal 159 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Books and reading 22 Geological surveys – Massachusetts – Costs 16 Amherst College – Tuition 14 Amherst College. Class of 1856. Hitchcock 11 Books – Prices 10 Hitchcock, Charles H., (Charles Henry), 1836-1919 10 Decedents' estates – Taxation – Massachusetts 9 Tax collection – Massachusetts 9 Amherst College. Class of 1849. Hitchcock 8 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Natural history collections 8 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 8 Household supplies – Prices – Massachusetts 8 Amherst Academy (Amherst, Mass.) – Tuition 7 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc. 7 Periodicals – Prices 7 Terry, Emily Hitchcock, 1838-1921 7 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Correspondence 6 Williston Seminary. (Easthampton, Mass.) – Tuition 5 Amherst Academy. (Amherst, Mass.) – Tuition 4 show more 15 show fewer Edward Hitchcock draft petition to Massachusetts state legislature, 1842 January Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A draft of a petition by Edward Hitchcock to the Massachusetts state legislature requesting payment for his efforts editing his "Final Report on the Geology of Massachusetts" for a new edition. Hitchcock discusses the work that went into the report and the cost of undertaking the geological survey itself in an attempt to justify why he believes he is owed compensation, and explains why he did not request compensation for certain undertakings related to the report earlier. Additionally, Hitchcock asks the legislature to consider housing the samples collected during the survey in a place that is both safe and accessible to visitors who may wish to view the collection. Edward Hitchcock draft petition to Massachusetts state legislature, 1842 January Edward Hitchcock list of expenses Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A list of unidentified expenses related to Edward and Orra's travels in Europe. Hitchcock has written "Rue de Paix" on the verso. Edward Hitchcock list of expenses Edward W. Stebbins letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1864 January 20 Deerfield (Mass.). Board of Assessors A reply to Edward Hitchcock, Jr.'s inquiry into the land valuations for 1863 of his father's property in Deerfield. Edward W. Stebbins letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1864 January 20 Edward Hitchcock draft petition to Massachusetts state legislature, 1835 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A draft of a petition by Edward Hitchcock to the Massachusetts state legislature requesting payment for his efforts editing his "Final Report on the Geology of Massachusetts" for a second edition. Hitchcock discusses the work that went into this edition and the previous edition in an attempt to justify why he believes he is owed compensation. Edward Hitchcock draft petition to Massachusetts state legislature, 1835 Edward Hitchcock expense account, 1850 June to 1851 January Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A document by Edward Hitchcock discussing the costs for various portions of his travels in Europe related to examining the Agricultural Schools of Europe and attending meetings of the agricultural schools committee. The dates these expenses were incurred are included as well. Edward Hitchcock expense account, 1850 June to 1851 January Edward Hitchcock list of expenses, 1850 May to 1850 October Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A list of expenses incurred during Edward Hitchcock's tour to Europe billable to the Massachusetts government for an agricultural report. The list includes funds presented to Hitchcock by John Tappau, Esquire, the Honorable Jonathan Phillips, Jonathan Williams, and the Honorable Samuel Williston, as well well as the amount provided by the Massachusetts government. Edward Hitchcock list of expenses, 1850 May to 1850 October Edward Hitchcock expense account, 1850 June to 1851 January Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A document by Edward Hitchcock discussing the costs for various portions of his travels in Europe related to examining the Agricultural Schools of Europe and attending meetings of the agricultural schools committee. The dates these expenses were incurred are included as well. Edward Hitchcock expense account, 1850 June to 1851 January Edward Hitchcock account book, 1852 April 26 to 1859 June 22 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An account of expenses incurred by Edward Hitchcock while exploring the surface geology of Massachusetts between April 26, 1852 and June 22, 1859, for his "Illustrations of Surface Geology," including work done after the book was published. Nearly all of these pages at the beginning are crossed out. Hitchcock re-used the book by turning it upside down and starting at the back to record an account of expenses Amherst College incurred from building the Nineveh Gallery. Expenses include travel, meals, lodgings, bricks, stones, and payments to specific people, among others. Edward Hitchcock account book, 1852 April 26 to 1859 June 22 Philips, Sampson & Company royalty statement to Edward Hitchcock, 1852 Phillips, Sampson & Company A royalty statement from Phillips, Sampson & Co. to Edward Hitchcock explaining the amount owed to Hitchcock for sales of his work "The Religion of Geology and its Connected Sciences" for the year 1852. Hitchcock has noted on the verso that the royalties were paid in 1853. Philips, Sampson & Company royalty statement to Edward Hitchcock, 1852 Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to the town of Amherst, 1848 Amherst (Mass.). Tax Collector Receipt for "town and county taxes for 1848" paid by Edward Hitchcock to the Town of Amherst in the amount of $14.86. Hitchcock has written "J.W. Boyden Taxes 1848" on the verso. Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to the town of Amherst, 1848 Edward Hitchcock account sheet for land purchase Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Account of Hitchcock's purchase of 20 acres of land from Mrs. F. Thompson. The identity of Mrs. F. Thompson could not be determined. Edward Hitchcock account sheet for land purchase Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to Amherst College, 1847 October 9 Amherst College A receipt of payment from Amherst College, signed by the Treasurer, Edward Dickinson, to Edward Hitchcock for tuition and expenses for Edward Hitchcock Jr.'s education at Amherst College for the term ending August 12, 1847. "Hitchcock College 1847" has been written on the verso. Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to Amherst College, 1847 October 9 Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to W. S. Howland, 1838 November 20 Howland, Warren S., b. 1798 A note indicating receipt of payment for the construction of a mineral house made by Edward Hitchcock to W. S. Howland. Edward Hitchcock has written "1838" on the verso. Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to W. S. Howland, 1838 November 20 Edward Hitchcock geological survey account book, 1831 June 14 to 1832 May 8 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An account book of expenses incurred kept by Edward Hitchcock during a portion of his geological survey of Massachusetts between June 1831 and May 1832. Expenses listed include dinner, lodging, food for his horse, tolls, postage, and supplies, among others. Expenses incurred by his assistant are included as well. Hitchcock also notes when and to whom he has sent bills for expenses. Edward Hitchcock geological survey account book, 1831 June 14 to 1832 May 8 Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to Amherst College, 1846 August 28 Amherst College A receipt of payment from Amherst College, signed by the Treasurer, Edward Dickinson, to Edward Hitchcock for Edward Hitchcock, Jr.'s tuition and expenses for his education for the term ending August 13, 1846. "Hitchcock College" has been written on the verso. Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to Amherst College, 1846 August 28 Edward Hitchcock geological survey expense account, 1830 July to 1830 December Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An account of expenses by Edward Hitchcock incurred during a portion of his geological survey of Massachusetts July to December of 1830. Expenses listed include supplies, boat rentals, horse and carriage rentals, and personal expenses. Expenses incurred by his assistant are listed as well. One payment made to him by the state is also included. Edward Hitchcock geological survey expense account, 1830 July to 1830 December Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to the town of Hadley, 1859 Hadley (Mass.). Tax Collector Receipt for "town, county and state tax" paid by Edward Hitchcock to the Town of Hadley in the amount of $1.79 for the year 1859. Hitchcock has written "Taxes Hadley 1859" on the verso. Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to the town of Hadley, 1859 Edward Hitchcock geological survey expense account, 1831 April to 1831 June Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An account of expenses by Edward Hitchcock incurred during a portion of his geological survey of Massachusetts between April and June 1831, and owed to him by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Expenses listed include supplies, postage, and personal expenses for Hitchcock and his assistant, among others. Hitchcock has noted at the bottom of the sheet that he received the payment for the total amount on June 9, 1831. Edward Hitchcock geological survey expense account, 1831 April to 1831 June Nahum Gale letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 October 18 Gale, Nahum, 1812-1876 A letter in which Nahum Gale, not having any money available, requests that Edward Hitchcock pay Mr. Benjamin for him as part of the money Hitchcock owes for tuition. Hitchcock has written "N. Gale Account for schooling Paid to Mr. Benjamin 1838" on the verso. Nahum Gale letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 October 18 Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to Wiley & Putnam, 1847 October 4 Wiley & Putnam A receipt for bills and payment for journals made by Edward Hitchcock to Wiley & Putnam, signed by "Wm. B. Graves." Hitchcock has written "Wiley + Putnam Receipt $48.50" on the verso. Edward Hitchcock receipt of payment to Wiley & Putnam, 1847 October 4
