Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1823 October 20

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Title:
Edward Hitchcock letter to Benjamin Silliman, 1823 October 20
Description:
A letter to Benjamin Silliman in which Edward Hitchcock writes about some writings he has for the American Journal of Science, asking whether the Journal will continue despite Silliman's poor health. Hitchcock also expresses concern over Amos Eaton's proposed new nomenclature for the rocks in the Connecticut River Valley, asking Silliman to put a stop to it if possible.
Creator:
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Addressee:
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864
Date:
October 23, 1823
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 5 Folder 12 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Hitchcock, Edward--1793-1864--Correspondence
Silliman, Benjamin--1779-1864--Correspondence
Geologists--United States--1800--1899--Correspondence
Eaton, Amos, 1776-1842
American journal of science and arts
Places:
United States
Extent:
1 item (4 pages)
Link to Item:
http://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:57706
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Place of origin:
Conway (Mass.)
Language:
English