Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 September 23
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Creator | Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 |
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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 |
Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
Shelf Location | Box 4 Folder 3 |
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