Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1825 January 24
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Creator | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 |
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Recipient | Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 |
Title | Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1825 January 24 |
Dates | 1825-01-24 |
Abstract | A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock discusses looking over a proof of an essay reviewing an astronomical paper by [Francis Baily] for the Journal of American Science and also describes the arrangement of his collection of geological and mineralogical specimens. |
Notes | Francis Baily is not mentioned directly in the letter, but context from other letters between Silliman and Hitchcock at this time indicate that he is the author of the paper discussed. |
Physical Description | 1 item (2 pages) |
Languages | English |
Place of Creation | Conway (Mass.) |
Genre | Correspondence |
Subject | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Correspondence |
Subject | Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 – Correspondence |
Subject | Geologists – United States – 19th century – Correspondence |
Subject | Geological specimens – Catalogs and collections |
Subject | Minerals – Catalogs and collections |
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 5 Folder 14 |
Rights | Public Domain: This material has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. While Amherst College Archives & Special Collections claims no rights or authority over this material, we do ask that any publication or use of this material cite the Archives & Special Collections at Amherst College as the source of the images and the repository where the original documents can be found. |