Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1827 October 28
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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, 1827 October 28 |
Dates | 1827-10-28 |
Abstract | A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock recommends his wife's brother, George White, to Silliman, explaining that White is attending the medical lectures in New Haven and has a thorough background in chemistry from attending and assisting with lectures. Hitchcock also apologizes for leaving Yale commencement without saying goodbye to anyone, and tells Silliman about some geological specimens he has obtained and others he could obtain for Silliman. |
Physical Description | 1 item (4 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 | White, George, 1806-1834 |
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 |
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