Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1832 February 24

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Creator	Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864
Recipient	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1832 February 24
Dates	1832-02-24
Abstract	A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman explains the nature of the coloring of a map done by Sarah Doolittle and the reason for the delay in sending Hitchcock a sample. Silliman also expresses his pleasure with Hitchcock's reaction to the memoir of Eli Whitney, and comments on his disregard for anything [George] Featherstonhaugh has to say about him. He also provides an update on [Robert] Hare's condition after a vial of fulminating silver exploded in and damaged his hand.
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, 1779-1864 – Correspondence
Subject	Geologists – United States – 19th century – Correspondence
Subject	Map printing
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 1
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