Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1854 July 29

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Creator	Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885
Recipient	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1854 July 29
Dates	1854-07-29
Abstract	A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman, Jr. discusses geological specimens that Hitchcock sent to him recently. Silliman, Jr. says he cannot pay cash for the specimens due to overspending on the Mineralogical and Geological Cabinet remodel. However, Silliman, Jr. will send back a box of different specimens, equal in value, in lieu of cash payment. He lists the items sent by Hitchcock, with prices, and the items he will send back, with prices.
Physical Description	1 item (4 pages)
Languages	English
Place of Creation	New Haven (Conn.)
Genre	Correspondence
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Correspondence
Subject	Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 – Correspondence
Subject	Geologists – United States – 19th century – Correspondence
Subject	Geological specimens – Catalogs and collections
Subject	Minerals – Catalogs and collections
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 4 Folder 4
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