Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1820 August 18

Creator	Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864
Recipient	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1820 August 18
Dates	1820-08-18
Abstract	A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman discusses several geological findings, including a discovery of chromate of iron and verde antique. Silliman discusses journal sales, the construction of his new laboratory, and his most recent work. Silliman also refers to an increased interst in religion at Yale.
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	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 3 Folder 37
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