Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr., 1844 March 11

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Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Recipient	Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864
Recipient	Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885
Title	Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr., 1844 March 11
Dates	1844-03-11
Abstract	A letter to Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr., in which Edward Hitchcock discusses several small matters. He briefly gives his thoughts on some recent publications on geology, inquires whether the Sillimans would be interested in an article on birds' nests in Holland for the American Journal of Science, discusses the upcoming meeting of the Association of American Geologists, and tells Silliman, Jr. that he has recently used chemistry supplies that Silliman, Jr. sent him.
Physical Description	1 item (2 pages)
Languages	English
Place of Creation	Amherst (Mass.)
Genre	Correspondence
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Correspondence
Subject	Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 – Correspondence
Subject	Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 – Correspondence
Subject	Geologists – United States – 19th century – Correspondence
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 5 Folder 18
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