Augustus De Morgan letters, 1841-1866

Mss.B.D396

Date: 1841-1866 | Size: 0.25 Linear feet, 30 items

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Abstract

These letters are to William Hepworth Dixon, who was editor of the "Athenaeum," a journal of literature, science, the fine arts, music, and drama, from 1871 to 1900. They concern current publications and publishing expenses, Michael Faraday, astronomy, perspective, M. F. Maury, P. B. Du Chaillu, all in relation to the "Athenaeum" or letters to the editor thereof.

Background note

Augustus De Morgan was an English mathematician.

Collection Information

Physical description

30 items.

Provenance

Purchased from Wreden ($229.50) and accessioned, 04/13/1973 (1973 534ms).

Early American History Note

The contents of the Augustus De Morgan Collection are almost entirely beyond the scope of this guide. One letter dates to 1841; most date to after the Civil War. The correspondence is almost all from De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon, the editor of the Athenaeum.

Indexing Terms

Genre(s)

Scientific Correspondence

Personal Name(s)

De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.
Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879
Du Chaillu, Paul B., (Paul Belloni), 1835-1903
Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867
Maury, Matthew Fontaine, 1806-1873

Subject(s)

Astronomy.
Beyond Early America
Printing and Publishing
Publishers and publishing.
Science publishing.

Detailed Inventory

De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1841 May 26	Box 1: folder 1	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1855 December 3	Box 1: folder 2	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1855 December 6	Box 1: folder 3	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1857 March 17	Box 1: folder 4	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Letter references an attack on Michael Faraday FRS (22 September 1791 – 25 August 1867)
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1858 March 2	Box 1: folder 5	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1858 March 25	Box 1: folder 6	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1858 April 15	Box 1: folder 7	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1860 January 2	Box 1: folder 8	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1860 November 6	Box 1: folder 9	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1861 August 13	Box 1: folder 10	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1861 September 16	Box 1: folder 11	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1861 September 18	Box 1: folder 12	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1861 October 1	Box 1: folder 13	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1861 October 11	Box 1: folder 14	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1861 December 2	Box 1: folder 15	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1861 December 22	Box 1: folder 16	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1862 January 13	Box 1: folder 17	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1862 October 6	Box 1: folder 18	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1862 November 2	Box 1: folder 19	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1863 July 31	Box 1: folder 20	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1863 August 1	Box 1: folder 21	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1863 August 8	Box 1: folder 22	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1863 September 7	Box 1: folder 23	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1863 December 25	Box 1: folder 24	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1864 January 22	Box 1: folder 25	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1865 June 13	Box 1: folder 26	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1865 November 17	Box 1: folder 27	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1866 February 1	Box 1: folder 28	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1866 March 12	Box 1: folder 29	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
De Morgan, Augustus,1806-1871.. Dixon, William Hepworth, 1821-1879. Augustus De Morgan to William Hepworth Dixon	1866 June 22	Box 1: folder 30	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item