Boston Society of Natural History letter to William Augustus Stearns, 1864

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Creator	Boston Society of Natural History
Recipient	Stearns, William A., (William Augustus), 1805-1876
Title	Boston Society of Natural History letter to William Augustus Stearns, 1864
Dates	1864
Abstract	A letter in which the Boston Society of Natural History describes Edward Hitchcock's career in the natural sciences, and presents to William Augustus Stearns their resolution to recognize the significance of the loss of Edward Hitchcock.
Notes	There is no signature on the letter. "[Boston Soc. of Natural History]" has been written in pencil at the header of the letter. There is no date on the letter. It has been inferred that it was created in 1864, the year of Hitchcock's death.
Physical Description	1 item (3 pages)
Languages	English
Genre	Correspondence
Genre	Resolutions
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Death and burial
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Career in natural history
Subject	Stearns, William A., (William Augustus), 1805-1876 – Correspondence
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 2 Folder 10
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