Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 September 23

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Creator	Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864
Creator	Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885
Recipient	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 September 23
Title	Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 September 29
Dates	1841-09-23
Abstract	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.
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	Lyell, Charles, Sir, 1797-1875
Subject	Geologists – United States – 19th century – Correspondence
Subject	Geological specimens
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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