Edward Hitchcock letter to unidentified recipient, 1854 May 4

Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Edward Hitchcock letter to unidentified recipient, 1854 May 4
Dates	1851-05-04
Abstract	A letter in which Edward Hitchcock presents his full intention to resign from the Presidency of Amherst College, due to the state of his health. Hitchcock describes why he can no longer continue in the position, and mentions his desire to keep his resignation private until the appropriate time for public announcement.
Physical Description	1 item (3 pages)
Languages	English
Place of Creation	Amherst (Mass.)
Genre	Correspondence
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Resignation from office
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Correspondence
Subject	Amherst College – Presidents
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 1 Folder 15
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