This collection contains about 340 items that relate to François Andre Michaux, his work, and the legacy he left to the APS. The items are dated between 1802 and 1911. The material is in English and French. A typed table of contents is included in the box.
The majority of the letters are about Michaux's relationship with the American Philosophical Society. A large number of items consist of letters by Michaux to John Vaughan, secretary, treasurer and librarian of the APS. Most of these letters, which are in French, cover shipments of books and other publications from Michaux to the APS. Included are, for example, lists of books requested by the APS and lists of books that Michaux sent to the APS.
Items that shed light on the American editions of Michaux's work includes his detailed instructions to whomever decided to publish his
Another body of items deals with Michaux's testament and his legacy to the APS. Many of these items are addressed from or to Charles Trego, the Society's secretary. Of particular interest are Michaux's will (4 September 1855) and extracts from the minutes (19 September 1856 to 3 May 1867) that chronicle the APS's efforts to secure the bequest. There are also a number of legal and private communications regarding his legacy, including several from and to A. Germain, the notary charged with the execution of the will, and Mrs. Beziers, Michaux's widow, who, along with her husband, sued for the recovery of the legacy. Also of interest are the letters to and from Hector Bossange and his son Gustave Bossange, the Society's book agents who represented the interests of the APS in Paris. Frustrated by Germain's support of veuve (widow) Michaux's claims, the APS eventually turned to the Minister of Justice for help in the matter (May 1867). J. Peter Lesley ultimately recommended that the APS grant Hector Bossange full legal powers to pursue their interests (23 March 1868); however, the APS decided to give power of attorney to Auguste Carlier (1868). Carlier reported in 1869 that he had finally secured the legacy for the APS, and that Mrs. Beziers would receive an annual interest. He felt "happy to have thus succeeded in my debut as a Member of the Philosophical Society. If it is not a scientific, it is, at the least, a profitable one and that is something" (23 April 1869).
The material dated 1870 and later discuss the use of the legacy, including the naming of a grove in Fairmount Park in honor of Michaux, and the purchase of trees for the park. Statements of accounts paid to the commissioners of Fairmount Park are also included (January 1872 to November 1888). Some of the proceeds from the Michaux legacy were also used to fund lectures on forestry by Joseph Rothrock, professor of biology at the University of Pennsylvania. Several items, including letters, receipts, and a list of lectures, shed light on the course, which was offered at the Franklin Institute.
Rothrock's illustrations of the forest flora of the United States impressed the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which asked the APS to sponsor an exhibition of them at the Paris Exposition in 1889 (5 November 1888). The reluctance of the APS to contribute funds, on the grounds "that the Government, instead of asking assistance, should give aid," are documented in several letters, including the letter from Fernow to Phillips (27 November 1888).
The F.A. Michaux Collection is a large collection of correspondence. Francois Michaux was the son of Andre Michaux. He was, like his father, a botanist. Francois also was an active member of the APS. Michaux regularly corresponded with peers in Europe, and this collection captures the conveyance of news, information, and knowledge across the Atlantic. As an active member of the APS and other institutions, Michaux's correspondence also lends insight into the establishment and operation of many scientific institutions. The vast majority of the collection consists of outgoing correspondence from Michaux; his primary correspondent was John Vaughan of the APS. The correspondence is almost exclusively in French. Later documents reflect the APS's continued interest in silviculture, which was spurred by a bequest by Michaux. Included in this section is the APS's acquisition of books and involvement in forest preservation and development, including the planting and preservation of Michaux Grove in Fairmount Park.
See also the
Assembled from the APS Archives and Misc. Ms. Collection; accessioned, 1958 (1958 2003ms). See in-house shelf list for additional accession numbers and dates.
This collection is also available on microfilm (Film 1412).
François André Michaux (1770-1855, APS 1809) was a French botanist, silviculturist, and explorer. With his father André he established and managed nurseries in Hackensack, N.J. and Charleston. S.C. His primary scientific contributions were more practical than his father's. He described the properties and uses of various woods, plants, and soils. His major works were
Michaux was born at Satory near Versailles, France, on August 16, 1770, the son of botanist André Michaux and his wife Cécile Claye. His mother died during childbirth. In 1785 he accompanied his father to the United States to establish a botanical nursery in Hackensack, N.J., where they grew trees for shipment to France. In 1787 he assumed primary responsibility for managing a second nursery near Charleston, S.C. Also in 1787 Michaux explored the Tennessee Valley, Florida and the Bahamas. In 1790 he returned to France to begin the study of medicine while participating in the French Revolution. Six years later in 1796 he helped his father to cultivate the plants brought back from America. In 1801 he returned to the United States under a commission from the French government to dismantle and sell the nurseries in Hackensack and Charleston. The following year he traveled from Philadelphia to Kentucky and Tennessee before returning to France in 1803. In 1806 he was back in the United States, collecting trees for France. In 1809 he explored the eastern states from Maine to Georgia and the Great Lakes. After returning to France, he prepared his monumental
Michaux, whose scientific endeavors were practical in nature, examined and described the characteristics and uses of various woods. He became a member of the American Philosophical Society in 1809 and received the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. He married late in life and had no children. Michaux died on October 23, 1855.
A.D.S. 1p. and end. by J. Vaughan. In French.
Philadelphia, D.S.: G. F. Favrey. 1p. and end.
A.L.S. 2p. add. In English. Mentions his travels, including his capture by a British vessel and transport to Bermudas and then Nova Scotia; was then allowed to return to the United States.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p. add. In English. Travel plans in U.S. Troubles in New York; will send copy of "Travels" later. Concerning his plans to travel to the Carolinas and Georgia before going north to Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Includes a list of botanical questions he wants answered.
A.L.S. 3p. and add. In French. Business for the APS.
In French.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications to the APS. Refers to Warden, Barton, R. Patterson, and A. Wilson's American ornithology.
Paris, A.L.S. 4p., end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS, Barton, Wistar and Sully.
A.L.S. 1p. In French. Asks help on his book on American trees.
Paris, A.L. 4p. Forwards part of his publication and sends instructions for their disposition.
A.D.S. 4p. Detailed instructions "to be communicated to any one who would undertake an American edition" of his work on trees. Refers to John Vaughan, Paul Sonnier, Marshall, and Z. Collins.
A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. In French. Recommends Borges of Portugual to him.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. In French. Concerning publications forwarded for the APS. Refers to Mease.
Paris, A.D.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Friendly letter. Warden leaves for the U.S.
Paris, A.L.S. 4p., end. In French. Concerning publications and sends publications for the APS. Concerning his work. Refers to Wistar and R. M. Patterson
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Paris, A.L.S. 6p., add. and end. Concerning publications sent to the APS Refers to Jefferson.
Paris, A.L.S. 4p. In French. Concerning publications and publications for the APS. Refers to R. M. Patterson, Warden, Wistar and Correa de Serra.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards Publication for the APS. Refers to R. M. Patterson and B. Vaughan.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS. Refers to Wastar and Barton.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Mutilated. In French. Business.
Paris , A.L. 4p. In French. Has shipped publications for the APS. Refers to Barlow, Warden, Humboldt, Wistar and Maclure.
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Paris, A.L.S. 5p. In French. Duplicate. Forwards publications. Refers to Jefferson.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. In French. Introduces Correa de Serra who he thinks would be a valuabe mamber to the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Lists plants to forward to Jamaica.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forward publications. Refers to Warden.
Paris, A.D.S. 1p.
Paris, A.D.S 2p., end In French. Publications for the APS, Wistar, Barton, Hosack, Biddle, Muhlenberg.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Orders copy of Wilson's ornithology. Friendly letter.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Wishes pass for APS journals.
Paris, Printed D. filled in in ms. S.: P. G. Dufor and Co. 1p. and end. by J. Vaughan. In French.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications to the APS. Refers to Humboldt and Wistar.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Current events. Forwards publications.
Paris, 1p. and add., end. In French. Concerning publications for the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Ships publications. Refers to the APS Wistar, Humboldt, Correa de Serra and Hassler.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Ships publications to the APS. Refers to Hassler, Wistar and Bartram.
Paris, A.D.S. 1p. and add: John Vaughan, end.: Re"d by Thos W Roper. In French.
Georgetown, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Inquires in re: Michaux's Sylva. Is printing Synopsis' of ... American Plants. On same sheet is: Taylor, John. ARATOR...[1814].
In English. Forwarding journals solicited by Michaux for the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 4p. In French. Forwards publications for the APS, Wistar, and others. Refers to Warden.
Paris, A.D.S. 1p. In French.
Paris, 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publication for the APS.
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Friendly letter. Refers to Corea de Serra and Griffith.
A.N.S. 1p. and end. In French. Donates book.
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[received] A.D. 4p., end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS, Z. Collins, Wistar, Maclure, Jefferson, etc.
Paris, 2p., add., end. In French. APS business.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS. Attached to this letter is letter from same to same; April 28, 1815.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS, Hassler and Z. Collins. Attached to letter from same to same; April 27, 1815.
Paris, A.D.S. 1p. In French. Attached to this is bill of lading from same to same; December 10, 1815.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. Refers to Z. Collins.
In French. Regarding edition of his work. Plans to have a map of America complementing Humboldt's map of Mexico.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Concerning publications sent to J. Vaughan for the APS. Concerning Napoleon.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. Concerning his work. Refers to Sully, Correa de Serra, and R. Patterson.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. Refers to Warden and Sully.
Paris, A.L.S. 4p., add., end. In French. Forwards publications. Refers to Hassler, Sully, and Humboldt.
Paris, A.L.S. 6p., end. In French. Forwards publication to the APS, Sully, Wistar and Correa de Serra.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS. Refers to Hassler.
Paris. Concerning the price of his work: Volume 1, $10; Volume 2, $12; Volume 3, $18. Arranged for John Vaughan to deliver Barton two volumes of his work. Mentions political situation in France, "our political situation is always bad and perhaps getting worse..."
A.L.S. 3p. and add. Mutilated. In French. Introduces Valli. Concerning APS business.
Paris, A.D.S. 1P. and add., end. In French. Attached to bill of lading from same to same; May 1, 1815.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS and Hassler. Refers to Wistar.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p, and add., end. In French. Forwards cases for Hassler and the APS. Refers to Warden, Gallatin and Correa de Serra.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. Refers to Hassler, Wistar, Gallatin, and Correa de Serra.
New York, L. 1p. and end. Concerning books from Michaux.
New York, L. 1p. and end. Concerning the expense of shipping books received from Michaux.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. Enc. of bill draw on John Vaughan; In French. Friendly letter. Shipped publications. Refers to Correa de Serra.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS.
A.D.S. 2p. and end. In French. Refers to Humboldt.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS. Concerning a translation of his work. Refers to Correa de Serra, Mease, Wistar and Hassler.
Paris, A.L.S 3p. and add., end. In French. Has forwarded publications. Refers to Wistar and Correa de Serra.
New York, L. 1p. and end. Forwards package from Michaux.
New York, D. 1p. and end. For books received from F. A. Michaux.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. APS business. Refers to Warden, Gallatin and Correa de Serra.
A.D.S. 1p.
Paris, A.D.S. 1p. In French.
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Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Concerning publications for the APS. Refers to Warden, Hassler, Hosack, Jefferson and Z. Collins.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. Refers to Hassler, Warden and Bartram.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS. Refers to Warden, Gallatin, Correa de Serra, and Z. Collins.
A.L.S. 2p. Offers books for sale from Michaux.
Paris, A.D.S. 2p. In French.
FILM 199 FRAME 694
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Lists people to whom gift of his work is to be made, among whom is Jefferson, the APS, Correa de Serra, etc. Forwards publications. Refers to Z. Collins.
Paris, A.D.S. 1p. and add. In French. Refers to C. Wistar.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Sends publications to the APS. Refers to Keating, Correa de Serra, and Wistar.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Introduces Collins. Forwards publications. Refers to Correa de Serra. Attached is a note dated 9 November 1818
Paris, A.N.S. 1p. and add. In French. Forwards publications.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Business. Refers to Wistar, Bartram, and Correa de Serra.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Friendly letter.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Friendly letter. Forwards publications.
D.S. 1p. end and add.
FILM 199 FRAME 697
Paris, A.L.S. 4p., end. In French. Forwards publications to the APS, Jefferson, etc. Business. Refers to Hassler and Warden.
FILM 199 FRAME 696
Paris, A.L.S. 5p. In French. Asks for seeds from Carr and Bartram. Forwards publications for the APS. Jefferson and Hallser. Refers to Humboldt and Warden.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add. In French. Forwards publications. Business. Refers to Humboldt and Correa de Serra.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Forwards publications.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Publications for Bowdoin College by B. Vaughan. Forwards publications for the APS. Refers to his work.
FILM 199 FRAME 698
New York, L. 1p. and end. Asks payment due on Michaux's account. Endorsement pertaining to Jefferson.
Paris, A.L.S. 5p. and add., end. In French. Lists books sent to Bowdoin College.
FILM 199 FRAME 699
New York, N. 1p. and end. Thanks for payment on Michaux's and Jefferson's accounts.
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p., end. and add. Concerning Michaux's publication.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS, etc. Refers to Dr. James.
Paris, A.L.S. 4p. Business for the APS., etc. Refers to Jefferson, B. Vaughan, and Correa de Serra.
A.D. 3 items. Various sizes. The memoranda are dated from March 1817 to December 27, 1819.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications to the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Duplicate. In French. Concerning the sale of his works to Belair. Attached to his letter from Belair to J. Vaughan; Aug. 5, 1818.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and 2p. bill of lading. In French. Concerning his publication, which is to be handled by Mathew Carey and Son.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Concerning publications for APS. Refers to Correa da Serra and Henri Gregoire.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add. and bill of landing. In French. Forwards publications to the APS. Introduces Himelÿ.
Philadelphia, L. 1p., end. and end. Orders Michaux's work on oaks.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications from Michaux.
D. 1p., end.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS.
Paris, A.D.S. 1p. and end. In French.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Forwards publications for the APS. Refers to Wistar.
Paris, A.L.S. 4p., add., end. APS business. Refers to Warden and Wistar.
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Purchase of plants. Will be paid by J. Vaughan. Refers to W. Bartram.
D. 1p. and end.
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add. and enc. of 2p. Lists books for sale.
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Orders Michaux's works. Attached to letter from F. A. Michaux to J. Vaughan; Jan. 23, 1818.
New York, A.N.S 1p., end. Asks for copies of Michaux's work.
New York, L. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications for the APS from F. A. Michaux.
FILM 199 FRAME 700
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications to the APS, Jefferson, Maclure, Hassler and Correa de Serra.
Paris, A.L.S. 1P. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS.
Paris, A.D.S. 1p. In French.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS. Refers to Maclure.
D. 1p.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p., end. and add. In French. Introduce Victor LeRoy. Forwards publications for the APS.
Paris A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Forwards publications.
Paris, A.N.S. 1p. and add. In French. Concerning publications.
Paris, A.N.S. 1p. In French. Presents his publication through John Vaughan. On Same sheet is note from Bigelow to J. Vaughan; April 6, 1819
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Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards his work to be presented to the APS, Jefferson and B. Vaughan. Forwards publications for the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. In French. Concerning publications for the APS. Friendly letter.
Boston, A.N.S. 1p. and add., end. Asks for Michaux publication. On same sheet as letter from Michaux to Bigelow; Dec. 12, 1818.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS. Concerning his work.
A.N.S. 1p. Copies of Michaux to be delivered to Conrad.
New York, N. 1p. and add., end. Sends bill of lading for books.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Concerning his work. Forwards publications for the APS.
Paris, A.D.S. 1p. and end. Attached to this are 2 other sheets pertaining to the same shipment. In English and French.
Paris A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. Refers to Maclure and Seybert.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS. Refers to Correa de Serra and Maclure.
Paris, A.L.S.: Dacier. 1p. and add.,end. In French. Thanks for APS publication.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. Concerning publications for the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 3P., add. and end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS.
Paris, A.D.S. 1p. In French.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. Death of Palisot de Beauvois. Refers to Correa de Serra.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. end. add. In French. Forwards publications. Refers to Keating, Maclure, and Correa de Serra.
Paris, A.L.S. 1P. and add., end. In French. Friendly letter. Forwards publications for the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add. In French. Forwards publications to the APS. Friendly letter.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Forwards publications for the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Seal. Donates journals of A. Michaux. Cf. Minutes, p. 530. On same sheet is letter from APS to F. A. Michaux; May 21, 1824.
L.S.: Rob[ert] M. Patterson. 1p. Send by [Samuel] Brown. Thanks for A. Michaux journals. On same sheet as letter from F. A. Michaux to APS; Jan. 15, 1824.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Concerning publications for the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add end. Publications for the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p., add. and end. Lists publication to be shipped to the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Distributed volumes sent by the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Introduces Henri Ternaux.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Delivered publications to Bertrand from the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Forwards Publications.
Paris, A.L.S. 1P. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. Refers to Samuel Brown.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add. In French. Forwards publications for the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. In French. Renewed journal subscriptions for the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add. In French. APS business. Refers to Samuel Brown.
Philadelphia, Havre, L. 1p. and add. In French. Forwarded package to Michaux and is sending package to the APS.
L. 2p. Friendly letter. Concerning publications. On same sheet as letter from Vaughan to Michaux; Sept. 8, 1832.
Paris, A.L.S. 4p., add., end. In French. Forwards publications for the APS. Illness of D. B. Warden. Cholera in Paris. Will leave legacy to the APS.
Philadelphia, L. 1p. Copy. Business for APS. On same sheet is letter from J. Vaughan to Warden; Sept. 8-9, 1832.
Paris, A.D.S. 1p., end. by John Vaughan.
Paris, A.L.S. 1P. and add. Business. Friendly letter.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Concerning publications sent to the APS.
Paris, A.D.S 1p. and end. In French.
Paris, A.N.S. 1p. and end. Orders payment by the APS to Arthur Bertrand [which is done on the reverse of the note].
Philadelphia, D.S. 1p. and end. by J. Vaughan.
Paris, A.L.S. 1P. and add., end. In French. APS Business.
D.S. 6 items. Various sizes. In French. Contains several copies of his will. Also with this group is: T. Dunlap. Certification ... ; Dec. 12, 1856.
Vauréal, A.L.S. 4p., end.by C. B. T[rego]. In French. Will leave legacy to APS and Massachusetts society for agriculture, due to pleasant reception he and his father found in the U.S.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. by C. B. T[rego]. Enc. Concerning F. A. Michaux's bequest. For enclosure, see: F. A. Michaux. Will; Sept. 4, 1855.
D. 3p. and end. In French.
Copy of D. 4p., end. In French. Copy once in possession of G. B. Wood. Presented by the College of Physicians, Jan. 1949. Along with this is a wrapper endorsed in hand of G. B. Wood: "1862 Papers concerning affair of legacy of M. Michaux to the Am. Philos. Society June 17th." This enclosed 11 items concerning Dr. Wood's negotiations in re the Michaux legacy in 1862, presented by the College of Physicians - of. Donation book, Jan.6, 1949.
Cambridge, A.L.S. 4p., end. Concerning the death of F. A. Michaux and his bequest to the APS.
Philadelphia, D.S.: J. K. Kane, Geo[rge] Sharswood, and E. Durand. 1p. and end. Pertaining to the Michaux legacy.
Germantown, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Regarding memoir on F. A. Michaux.
Printed D. filled in in ms. S. 1p. and end. Certification of authenticity of Machaux's will. In folder with: F. A. Michaux. Papers pertaining to legacy...; Oct.11, 1852.
Philadelphia, L. 2p. and end. and add. In French. Concerning F. A. Michaux's bequest to the APS.
D. 6p. and end. Extracts. Pertaining to the Michaux legacy.
Pontoise, A.L.S. 4p. In French. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
Boston, L.S. 3p. and end. Concerning the Michaux bequest to the Massachusetts Society for the Promotion of Agriculture.
Boston, A.L.S. 2p. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
Philadelphia, L. 1p. and end. In French. Concerning the Michaux legacy to the APS and the Massachusetts society. Refers to Asa Gray.
Pontoise, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
D.S.: Cha[rle]s B. Trego, J. K. Kane and E. Durand. 2p. and end.
Paris, L. 2p., end. In French. Wishes instructions from the APS as to the Michaux legacy. Enclosed originally in letter from Dunglison to Trego; Oct. 1, 1858.
A.L.S. 1p. Enc. Encloses letter from Bossange to Penington pertaining to the Michaux Legacy. For enclosure, see: Bossange to Penington; Sept. 9, 1858.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. with initials. 2p., end. Copy. Asks him to handle the Michaux legacy legal question for the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. In French. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Needs power of attorney from the APS in order to collect the Michaux legacy.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. with initials. 1p. and end. Copy. Business of collection the Michaux legacy for the APS.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. In French. Expenses for collecting the Michaux legacy.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. with initials. 1p. and end. Copy. Asks how the Massachusetts society for the promotion of agriculture settled their Michaux legacy, for the APS might like to do likewise.
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Explains how the Massachusetts society for the promotion of agriculture acquired title to their Michaux legacy.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. with initials. 1p. and end. Copy. Asks how the Michaux legacy could be transferred to the APS.
Boston, A.L.S.: Richard S. Fay. 2p. and end. Explains how the Michaux bequest was secured.
Hotel de Londres, [ca.]. A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. In French. Encloses letter from Beziers, Mrs. Michaux' husband [in re Michaux legacy]. For enclosures, see Beziers to Bossange May 1, 1862. Presented by College of Physicians; Jan. 1949.
[Lundi]. A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. M. Germain is expecting them. In re: Michaux legacy. Presented by the College of Physicians, Jan. 1949.
D. 1p.and end.
D. 3p., end.
Pontoise, L.S. 2p. Copy. Concerning the Michaux legacy. On same sheet is copy of letter from same to same; March 7, 1862.
Pontoise, L.S. 1p. and end. Copy. Concerning the Michaux legacy. On same sheet as letter from same to same; Feb. 24, 1862.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Concerning the Michaux legacy for the APS.
Philadelphia, A.L.S.: Edward King, E. Durand 2p. Relative to the Michaux legacy. Presented by the College of Physicians, Jan. 1949.
D. 1p. and end. Extract. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
Philadelphia, A.L.S.: J. P. Lesley, secy. 2p. and end. Relative to the Michaux legacy. Presented by the College of physicians; Jan. 1949.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p., end. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
Vauréal, A.L.S. 4p. In French. Concerning the Michaux legacy. Enclosed originally in letter from Bossange to G.B.Wood; ca. May 1862. Presented by College of Physicians; Jan. 1949.
A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. In re: Michaux legacy. Presented by the College of Physicians, Jan. 1949.
Paris, A.L.S. 6p., end. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
Mardi A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Has not yet received a reply to their telegra, [in re: the Michaux legacy]. Presented by the College of Physicians, Jan. 1949.
Pontoise, Telegram. 1p. In French. Relative to meeting with M.Germain in re: Michaux legacy. Presented by the College of Physicians; Jan. 1949.
Paris, A.L.S. 4p. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
Pontoise, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. In French. In re: Michaux legacy. Presented by the College of Physicians, Jan. 1949.
Paris, A.L. Transcribed in letter from Bossange to G.B.Wood, In French. In re: Michaux legacy. Presented by the College of Physicians, Jan. 1949.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add. In French. In re: Michaux legacy; transcribes letter to M. Germain, Presented by the College of Physicians, Jan. 1949.
London, A.L.S. 3p. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p., end. Concerning the Michaux legacy. Forwards books for the APS. Refers to Wood and Hector Bossange.
L. 1p. and end. Inqures of Germain and the APS Michaux legacy.
D.S.: Eli K. Price, E. Durand, F. Fraley and Cha[rle]s B. Trego. 3p. and end.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p., end. In French. Concerning the Michaux legacy. Attached to same sheet is letter and translation from Bezier to Durand; July 14, 1868.
Vauréal, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Asks for information pertaining to A. Germain and the APS Michaux legacy.
London, A.L.S. 1p. and end. E. O. K[endall], and end. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and end. by F. F[raley]. Concerning the Michaux legacy. Hector Bossange could be agent for the APS.
A.D.S.: Tho[mas] P. James, Librarian. 1p. and end. Orders Hector Bossange agent for the APS to secure the Michaux legacy.
Vauréal, L. 2p. and add. In French. ----Translation of 1p. Concerning the Michaux legacy. Attached to same sheet as letter from Durand to Mme. Bezier; May 14, 1867.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p., end. Recommends Carlier as APS member and as agent to secure Michaux legacy.
D. 1p. and end.
Paris, L. 2p. Copy. Concerning the Michaux legacy. On same sheet as letter from E. Durand to E. K. Price; Feb. 26, 1869.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p. Translates letter concerning the Michaux legacy. On same sheet is letter from Carlier to Durand; Feb. 26, 1869.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. ----Translation. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
Paris, L.S. 2p. Secures the Michaux legacy for the APS.
L. 2p. Copy. In French. Concerning the Michaux legacy. Refers to Wood. On same sheet as letter from Durand to E. K. Price; June 28, 1869.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and enc. of 2p. Concerning the Michaux legacy. On same sheet is copy of letter from Carlier to Durand; June 14, 1869.
Passy, A.L.S. 4p. In French. ----Copy. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
Paris, A.L.S. 4p. and add. In French. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
Paris, A.L.S. 2p., add. In French. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
L.S.: Eli K. Price, E. Durand and Chas. B. Trego. 2p. and end. Wishes to use part of Michaux legacy for trees for the park.
D.S.: David F. Foley, Secy. 2p. and end. Enclosed originally in letter from Foley to E. K. Price; March 14, 1870.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Enc. From David H. Foley, concerning the Michaux grove in Fairmount park provided by the APS Michaux legacy. For enclosure, see: Phila. Fairmount park commissioners. Preamble...; March 12,1870.
A.L.S. 1p. Death of Mme. Michaux Bezier and news of the Michaux legacy.
Passy, A.L.S. 3p. In French. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
Paris, L. 3p. Copy. In French. Concerning the Michaux legacy. On same sheet as letter from Durand to Lesley; Aug. 24, 1870.
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. In French. Current events. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
Annapolis, A.L.S. 3p. and enc. of 2p. In French. Sends copy of letter from Carlier concerning the Michaux legacy. On same sheet is copy of letter from Carlier to Durand; Aug. 8, 1870.
L. 2p. and end. In French. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
L.S. 1p. Incomplete. In French. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
L. 1p. Mutilated. In French. Concerning the Michaux legacy.
D. 1p. and end.
Philadelphia, D.S.: R. W. Robbins, sec. 2p. and end.
D. 1p. and end.
D. 1p., end.
D. 1p., end.: J. B. Townsend, A. H. Smith and W. M. Tilghman, and end.
D.S.: Eli K. Price. 2p. and end.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Reports on Michaux legacy.
D. 1p. and end.
A.D.S.: Eli K. Price. 1p. and end.
A.D.S. : Eli K. Price. 1p. and end.
A.L.S. 1p., end. by M[ary] L[esley], and add. Request for photograph to be made from Michaux portrait. Suggests others be made for botanists and institutions. Refers to T. Meehan, Henry Shaw, and Shaw's garden.
Philadelphia, Printed L. filled in in ms. S.: F. M. Doughery, secretary. 1p. and end. Thanks for painting of F. A. Michaux.
Philadelphia, D. 1p. and end.
Germantown, A.L.S. 1p., end. Will accept position for supervising the F. A. Michaux legacy to the A.P.S.
D. 1p.
Typed D.S.: J. Sergeant Price. 1p. and end. ----Copy. Recommends purchase of plates of Florida botany by Rothrock.
Paris, L. 3p. and end. Business of the Michaux legacy, signed Hayes.
D. 2p., end. Concerning Michaux legacy. F. Fraley and. J. S. Price are mentioned. Cf. Minutes, May 6, 1887.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p. and end. Informs the APS the Michaux lectures on forestry will be held at the University
Typed D.S.: J. Sergeant Price. 2p. and end. ----Copy. Forestry lectures to be given by Rothrock at the University
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and enc. of 1p. and end. Encloses information to go on the tickets of admission for the Michaux forestry lectures he will deliver at the University.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p., end. Would like to use Michaux legacy money for trees for Fairmount park.
Paris, L. 1p. and end. Concerning the income from the Michaux legacy.
D. 1p. and end.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p., end. Suggests using the income from the Michaux legacy for lectures on forestry. Enclosed originally in letter from Meehan to Price; Nov. 2, 1888.
Germantown, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Enc. Concerning expenditures from the Michaux legacy for Rothrock's lectures on forestry. For enclosure, see: Rothrock to Meehan; Nov.1, 1888.
Philadelphia, Typed L.S. 1p., end. Concerning publishing Rothrock's lectures on forestry (subsidized from the Michaux legacy). Refers to Henry Phillips, Jr. and the APS.
Washington, Typed L.S. 2p. and end. Suggest that the APS use part of the income from the Michaux legacy for a forestry exhibit at the Paris exposition. Refers to Rothrock.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p., end. Thinks the APS should use the Michaux legacy income for exhibit on forestry at the Paris exposition.
A.L.S. 3p., end. Asks permission of the APS for Rothrock to use Michaux legacy material in a publication on forestry.
Paris, Printed L. filled in in ms. 1p. and end. Will pay interest from the Michaux legacy to Price.
L. 1p. and end. Extract. Concerning the disposition of the Michaux legacy.
Philadelphia, A.L.S.: H[enry] R[enno] Heyl. 2p. and end. Would be glad to provide room for the Rothrock lectures on forestry which the Michaux fund subsidizes.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p., end. Concerning lecture room for his forestry lectures, sponsored by the Michaux legacy. Refers to Franklin Institute and the University.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p., end. Concerning the Michaux lectures on forestry at Franklin institute. Refers to the Academy of Natural Sciences.
Washington, Typed L.S. 2p., end. APS must rush its plans if it uses the Michaux income for Paris exposition. Mass society has Michaux fund to use, too.
[endorsed] A.L.S. 1p., end. Wishes the committee on the Michaux legacy to meet.
Typed D.S.: J. Sergeant Price. 2p. ----Copy.
Philadelphia, A.L.S.: H. R. Heyl. 1p. and end. Has reserved hall for the Michaux lectures on forestry to be delivered by Rothrock.
Philadelphia, Printed D. filled in in ms. S.: S. F. McCormick. 1p. and end.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p., end. Desires the APS to use the Michaux legacy for the Paris exposition.
Philadelphia Printed D. filled in in ms. 1p., add: J. Sergeant Price, end.
Philadelphia, Typed L.S. 4p., with list of 2p. Reports on trees purchased by funds from the Michaux legacy for use in Fairmount part. Includes complete list of trees.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Asks for copy of Proceedings which contains Michaux's journal.
West Chester, A.L.S. 2p., end. Presents to the APS subjects for the Michaux sponsored lectures on forestry.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Hopes to get Academy of Natural Sciences room for Michaux lectures of forestry.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Gives APS subjects for Michaux lectures on forestry, to be given at the Academy of Natural Sciences.
Typed D.S.: J. Sergeant Price. 2p. and end. ----Copy of report.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Gives dates for his Michaux forestry lectures to be held at the Academy of Natural Sciences.
Philadelphia, D.S.: W[illiam Samuel], W[aitman] Ruschenberger, J. Cheston Morris, George H. Horn, and W[illiam] V. McKean. 3p. and end.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and end. pertaining to the Michaux legacy. Concerning the Academy of Natural Sciences botanical expedition to Mexico and request for APS funds.
Germantown, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Academy of Natural Sciences is sending a botanical expedition to Mexico. Recommends Michaux grant to aid it.
Typed D.S.: Thomas Meehan. 1p. and end.
West Chester, A.L.S. 2p. Asks for grant from the Michaux legacy.
West Chester, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Asks for grant from the Michaux legacy.
Germantown, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Approves Rothrock's request for grant from Michaux legacy.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p., end. From Academy of Natural Sciences; concerning his report on trees of Mexico to the APS [from the expedition granted sum from the Michaux legacy].
Typed D.S.: J. Sergeant Price. 2p. and end.
West Chester, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Estimates his expenses for Michaux forestry lectures. Hopes to use Academy of Natural Sciences hall.
Typed D.S.: J[ohn] Sergeant Price. 2p. and end.
Germantown, Typed L.S. 1p. and end. Concerning the best usage of the income from the Michaux legacy.
D. 1p. and end.
Phila., A.N. in 3d person 1p., end. Cannot accept appointment to the Michaux committee.
[Phila.], A.L.S. 1p. Places I. C. Martindale on Michaux committee.
[Phila.], A.L.S. 3p. Father, F. Fraley, approves Heilprin for Michaux committee. Father's health much improved.
Philadelphia, Printed L. filled in in MS. 1p. Concerns Heilprin's paper on "Temperate and Alpine Floras of the Giant Volcanoes of Mexico," a report of the Michaux Legacy Committee. For paper, see: A.P.S. Proceedings, vol. 30, pages 4-15.
Typed D.S.: J[ohn] Sergeant Price. 2p. and end. ----Copy.
Typed D.S.: J[ohn] Sergeant Price. 2p. and end. ----Copy.
[Philadelphia], L. 3p. Appoints H. F. Jayne to vacancy on Michaux committee. Discusses finances of Phillips prize essay fund. Refers to J. S. Price.
D. 1p. and end. [In hand of Rothrock?]
West Chester, Typed D.S. 1p., end. Asks grant for course for Michaux forestry lectures to be held at the University.
Typed D.S.: J[ohn] Sergeant Price. 1p and end. ----Copy.
West Chester, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Withdraws proposed schedule of Michaux forestry lectures.
[Philadelphia], L. 4p. Concerns Michaux committee. Appoints Mitchell, Ryder, Bache to committee on Dr. Wright's paper. Refers to Price, Billings, Cramp.
Knoxville, Tennessee, A.L.S. 1p., end. Asks for copy of Michaux's journal.
Knoxville, Tennessee, A.L.S. 1p., end. Enc. wanting. Sends payment for copy of Michaux's journal.
Cambridge, Massachusetts, L. on postal card 1p., end. and add. Orders copy of Michaux journal.
Burlington, Vermont, A.L.S.: Thomas R. Barnum, Librarian 1p., end. Asks about copies of journals of Michaux and Pursh.
[Philadelphia], A.L.S. 2p. Cannot serve on Michaux Legacy committee.
[Philadelphia], L.S. 1p. Appoints B. Landreth to Michaux Legacy Committee.
Germantown, [Pennsylvania], A.L.S. 2p. Concerns Michaux legacy committee. Refers to A. Heilprin.
A.L.S.: Thomas Meehan. 1p. and end. Concerning expenditure of the Michaux legacy income.
[Philadelphia], A.L.S. 1p., end. Michaux Committee to consider appropriation.
D.S.: Thomas Meehan, Burnet Landreth, and Henry Trimble. 1p. and end.
A.L.S. 1p. and enc. of 9p. Concerning correspondence between J. Vaughan and F. A. Michaux in the APS.
A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Forwards volumes from Philadelphia to the Institut de France.
A.N.S. 1p. and add. In French. Has placed publications in chest.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. In French. Friendly letter. Refers to Griffith.
1p. In French.
D. 2p., end.
In French.
C. W. Peale. Muhlenberg, etc D. 2p. Lists books by Palisot de Beauvois. Sends books to C. Wistar, also.
A.D. 1p.
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C. Wistar, W. Barton, Thomas Jefferson, etc. A.D. 2p. In French.
In French.
A.D. 2 leaves. Refers to C. Wistar.
Photostat of A(?).D. 5p. and end. From original in the library of the Museum of Natural History, Paris. ----Film 298. On same film is A. Michaux's Arbres de l'Amérique septentrionale.
D. 1p.