Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1839? July 22

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Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Recipient	Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864
Title	Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1839? July 22
Dates	1839-07-22
Abstract	A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock tells Silliman that he has sent a specimen of rock with rain drop impressions in it to Professor [Charles] Shepard for him to compare to other examples in England. Hitchcock also tells Silliman that he has recommended Professor O. P. Hubbard for the geological survey of New Hampshire.
Notes	The letter is dated July 22. It appears the year was added later, in pencil.
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	Geologists – United States – 19th century – Correspondence
Subject	Geological surveys – New Hampshire
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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