Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 June 28

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Creator	Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864
Creator	Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885
Recipient	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 June 28
Dates	1841-06-28
Abstract	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.
Physical Description	1 item (4 pages)
Languages	English
Place of Creation	New Haven (Conn.)
Genre	Correspondence
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Correspondence
Subject	Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 – Correspondence
Subject	Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 – Correspondence
Subject	Association of American Geologists and Naturalists
Subject	Geologists – United States – 19th century – Correspondence
Subject	The American journal of science and arts
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 4 Folder 3
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