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Letter from Henry R. Schoolcraft to Josiah Meigs, January 26, 1820

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Summary

Letter from Henry R. Schoolcraft, accompanied with a list of American Minerals presented by him to the Columbian Institute. Dated 26 January 1820.

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7051, Columbian Institute Records, Image No. SIA_007051_S02_B01_F01_D19

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1820
  • January 26, 1820

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Topic

Form/Genre

Letters (correspondence)

Local number

SIA RU007051 [SIA_007051_S02_B01_F01_D19]

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J. Meigs Esqr. Sir. I beg leave, through you, to present for the acceptance of the Columbian Institute, a few specimens of the mineralogy of our Western Country. I have the honor to be, with respect, Your most obedient servant Henry R. Schoolcraft Washington City 26[[superscript]]th[[/superscript]] Jan. 1820 [[right-hand semi-circle of loops doodled around 20]]
Josiah Meigs Esqr. President of the Columbian Institute. Washington City. Henry R. Schoolcraft Jan 26 1820 From Henry R. Schoolcraft, accompanied with a list of American Minerals presented by him to the Columbian Institute. dated Jan'y 26, 1820 Mr Schholcraft Re Jan 27, 1820 [[?]]