Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1823 October 20

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Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Recipient	Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864
Title	Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1823 October 20
Dates	1823-10-23
Abstract	A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock writes about some writings he has for the American Journal of Science, asking whether the Journal will continue despite Silliman's poor health. Hitchcock also expresses concern over Amos Eaton's proposed new nomenclature for the rocks in the Connecticut River Valley, asking Silliman to put a stop to it if possible.
Physical Description	1 item (4 pages)
Languages	English
Place of Creation	Conway (Mass.)
Genre	Correspondence
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Correspondence
Subject	Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 – Correspondence
Subject	Eaton, Amos, 1776-1842
Subject	Geologists – United States – 19th century – Correspondence
Subject	The American journal of science and arts
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 5 Folder 12
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