Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1824 March 20

Creator	Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864
Recipient	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1824 March 20
Dates	1824-03-20
Abstract	A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman expresses his sympathies to Hitchcock for the loss of his son. Silliman also informs Hitchcock that he has spoken to the editor of the Spectator, and tells Hitchcock to write when he feels comfortable doing so.
Physical Description	1 item (4 pages)
Languages	English
Place of Creation	New Haven (Conn.)
Genre	Correspondence
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Correspondence
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Family
Subject	Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 – Correspondence
Subject	Geologists – United States – 19th century – Correspondence
Subject	Children – Death
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 3 Folder 38
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