Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr., 1844 March 11

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Title:
Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr., 1844 March 11
Description:
A letter to Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr., in which Edward Hitchcock discusses several small matters. He briefly gives his thoughts on some recent publications on geology, inquires whether the Sillimans would be interested in an article on birds' nests in Holland for the American Journal of Science, discusses the upcoming meeting of the Association of American Geologists, and tells Silliman, Jr. that he has recently used chemistry supplies that Silliman, Jr. sent him.
Creator:
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Addressee:
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864
Addressee:
Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885
Date:
March 11, 1844
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 5 Folder 18 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Hitchcock, Edward--1793-1864--Correspondence
Silliman, Benjamin--1779-1864--Correspondence
Silliman, Benjamin--1816-1885--Correspondence
Geologists--United States--1800--1899--Correspondence
Places:
United States
Extent:
1 item (2 pages)
Link to Item:
http://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:53672
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Place of origin:
Amherst (Mass.)
Language:
English