Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1824 March 20

Item Information

Title:
Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1824 March 20
Description:
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.
Creator:
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864
Addressee:
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Date:
March 20, 1824
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 3 Folder 38 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Hitchcock, Edward--1793-1864--Correspondence
Hitchcock, Edward--1793-1864--Family
Silliman, Benjamin--1779-1864--Correspondence
Geologists--United States--1800--1899--Correspondence
Children--Death
Places:
United States
Extent:
1 item (4 pages)
Link to Item:
http://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:72069
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Place of origin:
New Haven (Conn.)
Language:
English