Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1836 June 20

Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Recipient	Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864
Title	Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1836 June 20
Dates	1836-06-20
Abstract	A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock informs Silliman he has accepted the position with the geological survey of New York despite his thoughts about the pay. Hitchcock also informs Silliman that he has recently sent him some geological specimens by boat.
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 York (State)
Subject	Wages – Geological survey employees
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 5 Folder 16
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