Edward Hitchcock letter to Sylvester Hovey, 1827 July 4

Item Information

Title:
Edward Hitchcock letter to Sylvester Hovey, 1827 July 4
Description:
A letter to Sylvester Hovey in which Edward Hitchcock writes about some issues with a bill for some books and periodicals from a General Howe. Hitchcock writes that since the bill is still not settled anyway, he would like to have Howe send him a few more books as well. Hitchcock also mentions Hovey's new position at Williams College, saying he is glad for him but would have preferred to have him at Amherst College.
Creator:
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Addressee:
Hovey, Sylvester, 1797-1840
Date:
July 4, 1827
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 4 Folder 46 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Hitchcock, Edward--1793-1864--Correspondence
Hitchcock, Edward--1793-1864--Finance, Personal
Hovey, Sylvester--1797-1840--Correspondence
Books--Prices
Periodicals--Prices
Extent:
1 item (4 pages)
Link to Item:
http://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:52294
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Place of origin:
Amherst (Mass.)
Language:
English
Notes:
The finding aid incorrectly lists the date for this letter as 1824.