
Samuel George Morton Papers
Mss.B.M843
Series I. Correspondence | 2.25 Linear feet 5 boxes, 486 items. | |||
Series 1 consists of incoming correspondence (c. 490 letters) from many of the major scientists of the period, over two thirds of the collection dates from the 1830s, when Morton was beginning his craniological investigations in earnest, and was in full stride with his work in mineralogy and paleontology. With the exception of the letters from Doornik, Bardi, Brogniart, Société Francaise, Société géologique, Auber, and Blainville (in French), and Cisneros (in Spanish), the letters are in English. Morton's omnivorous interests in natural historical and medical subjects emerge through his correspondence. However, because the collection is comprised almost exclusively of in-coming letters, Morton's perspective generally must be inferred from the responses of his correspondents. His abundant correspondence with the phrenologist George Combe and with George Gliddon, Marmaduke Burrough, Gerard Troost, and James Cowles Prichard, provides particularly useful information about the development of Morton's skull collection and the evolution of his thoughts on craniometry during the late 1830s and early 1840s. Almost all of the letters by Samuel Prescott Hildreth deal with his efforts to acquire Native American skulls for Morton, as do the letters from Martin, who served as medical director for the Cherokee nation at the time of the removal, John James Audubon, who tried to acquire skulls in England, William Powell, who offered Morton the use of his large collection of Native American crania, and E. H. Abadie, who served as physician to the U.S. troops in Florida in the late 1830s. A manuscript written late in life, "Some remarks on the infrequency of mixed offspring between the European and Australian races" (1850) bears the stamp of a response to John Bachman's critique of Morton's polygenism, and can be seen as a bellwether for his never-published work, "Elements of Ethnology." A few items relate to Morton's medical training. They include Joseph Parrish's statement regarding his qualifications (1820) as well as a letter by J. Chaloner who congratulates Morton for obtaining a "license to kill and cure all over the world" (7 July 1823). A letter by G. Fitzgerald offers the playful remark that Morton must be "in the midst of [his] academic studies, surrounded by dry physics and crabbed by boring latin" (19 April 1823). Of interest are also the letters by William Maclure, in which he discusses a variety of topics, including his reform efforts in the United States and Mexico, where he spent the last years of his life. Maclure also notes that he lost large sums of money in Owen's failed community of New Harmony. On many occasions, Maclure writes about educational matters. He frequently identifies an inequality in property and knowledge as the cause of all evil (27 December 1836), and on more than one occasion he describes his attempts to bring "knowledge" to Mexico, "this half barbarous country" (3 April 1830). The letters by Marmaduke Burrough frequently contain information about Maclure, including Maclure's opposition to the Academy of Natural Sciences' plan to tear down its hall and Maclure's intention to bequeath his fortune and collection to the Academy. Burrough's letters also shed some light on life in South America during the 1830s. In one letter, for example, Burrough admits his "apprehension for the security of my person against the use of fire arms unless my shutters are closed" (19 November 1836). The letters by Thomas Hodgkins, a physician and evidently an old acquaintance of Morton, deal mostly with Hodgkin's plans to bring several young Native American men to England for their education. Benjamin Silliman's letters relate primarily with Morton's contributions to his Journal as well as notes about fellow scientists. Also of interest is an angry letter by Dr. Harlan which accuses Morton of "illegitimate and ungentlemanly interference" with his patients (9 December 1831). More typical of the collection, however, are the numerous letters on other natural historical subjects, ranging from botany and ornithology to geology. Morton's work in mineralogy and paleontology, in particular, is an important subject of his correspondence with Parker Cleaveland, Edward Hitchcock, Maclure, Benjamin Silliman, Gideon Mantell, and William Cooper. In one letter, John Kirk Townshend reports that a band of Iroquois had seen an animal that matched the description of "the supposed extinct Mastodon" (12 April 1836). Of particular interest is Charles Pickering's detailed (and confidential) discussion of his observation that species are "always adapted by Nature" (8 August 1840). | ||||
Conrad, T. A..
T.A. Conrad to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, August 5 | 08-05 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning geological fossils. Refers to difficulties in locating fossils, finding assistants. Access digital object: | ||||
Bigsby, John J. (John Jeremiah), 1792-1881.
John J. Bigsby to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1819 December 20 | 1819-12-20 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Quebec, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Has been sick. Is introducing Dr. A. Fyfe. Refers to excursions. Access digital object: | ||||
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1820 April 16 | 1820-04-16 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S: Franklin Bache, Recg. secretary. 1p. and add. Elected member. Access digital object: | ||||
Parrish, Joseph, 1779-1840.
Statement regarding qualifications of Samuel George Morton, 1820 April 29 | 1820-04-29 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, A.D.S. 1p. Testifies to his medical qualifications. Access digital object: | ||||
Lawson, John.
John Lawson to [Samuel George] Morton, 1820 December 30 | 1820-12-30 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
A.L.S. 3p. and add. Thanks for minerals. Discusses mineralogy. Access digital object: | ||||
Fitzgerald, G..
G. Fitzgerald to Samuel [George] Morton, 1822 January 26 | 1822-01-26 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/4" | ||
Clonmel, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Access digital object: | ||||
Hodgkin, Thomas, 1798-1866.
Thomas Hodgkin to [Samuel George] Morton, 1822 June 30 | 1822-06-30 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
Jardin du Roi, A.L.S. 4p. add. Regarding politics, shipment of speciments. Access digital object: | ||||
Fitzgerald, G..
G. Fitzgerald to [Samuel George] Morton, 1823 April 13 | 1823-04-13 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Clonmel, A.L.S. 4p. add. Friendly letter, asks about his studies, reporting news from home. Access digital object: | ||||
Chaloner, J..
J. Chaloner to Samuel [George] Morton, 1823 July 7 | 1823-07-07 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Clonmel, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Friendly letter, congratulations to medical license. Refers to his own writings. Access digital object: | ||||
Marshall, B. A..
B.A. Marshall to [Samuel George] Morton, 1823 December | 1823-12 | 8" x 10" | ||
A.L.S. 4p. add. Reagrding his poetry, plans to visit France. Friendly letter. Access digital object: | ||||
Alison, William Pulteney, 1790-1859.
William Pulteney to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1824 July 30 | 1824-07-30 | 4 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Sorry to hear he is sick and will not attend [university] event. Access digital object: | ||||
Hodgkin, Thomas, 1798-1866.
Thomas Hodgkin to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1824 December 17 | 1824-12-17 | 8" x 10" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Regarding treatment of Native Americans. Hopes to bring two Indians to study in Europe. Freeman Guide 1435. Access digital object: | ||||
Hodgkin, Thomas, 1798-1866.
Thomas Hodgkin to John Norton, 1824 December 17 | 1824-12-17 | 4p. | ||
A.L.S. 4p.add. "Copy." Relates to letter to Morton of same date. Access digital object: | ||||
Hodgkin, Thomas, 1798-1866.
Thomas Hodgkin to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1825 June 2 | 1825-06-02 | 8" x 10" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Friendly letter. Access digital object: | ||||
Fitzgerald, G..
G. Fitzgerald to Samuel George Morton, 1825 July 20 | 1825-07-20 | 7 1/4" x 12" | ||
Clonmel, A.L.S. 4p. add. Friendly letter. Access digital object: | ||||
Hodgkin, Thomas, 1798-1866.
Thomas Hodgkin to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1825 July 28 | 1825-07-28 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
London, A.L.S. 4p.add. Regarding his plan to bring young Indians to Europe for education. Freeman Guide 1436. Access digital object: | ||||
McClellan, George, 1796-1847.
George McClellan Letter to [Samuel George Morton], 1826 February 29 | 1826-02-29 | 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" | ||
Harrisburg, [c.]. A.L.S. 2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to samuel George Morton, 1826 April 10 | 1826-04-10 | 6" x 7 3/4" | ||
New Harmony, Ind., A.L.S. 2p. and add. Re. Agricultural Society. Purchase of New Jerusalem church. Access digital object: | ||||
Lyceum of Natural History (New York, N.Y.).
Lyceum of Natural History to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1826 December 8 | 1826-12-08 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, A.L.S.: Jer. Van Rensselaer, corresponding secy. 1p. and add. Notification of election to membership. Access digital object: | ||||
Hodgkin, Thomas, 1798-1866.
Thomas Hodgkin to [Samuel George Morton], 1827 May 2 | 1827-05-02 | 8" x 10" | ||
[London] A.L.S. 4p. Mentions edition of "Dorsey's Surgery." Medical questions. Zoological Society. Access digital object: | ||||
Harlan, Richard, 1796-1843.
Richard Harlan to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1827 August 3 | 1827-08-03 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Friendly letter. Scientific news. Access digital object: | ||||
DeKay, James Ellsworth, 1792-1851.
James Ellsworth DeKay to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1827 August 25 | 1827-08-05 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, A.L.S. (?) 2p. and add. Regarding his book on American fossils, and Morton's help with it. Access digital object: | ||||
Cleaveland, Parker, 1780-1858.
Parker Cleveland to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1827 September 12 | 1827-09-12 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Bowdoin college, Brunswick, Me., A.L.S. 4p.add. Reagrding new edition of his Mineralogy; seeks Morton's assistance. Access digital object: | ||||
Tappan, Benjamin, 1773-1857.
Benjamin Tappan to S[amuel] George Morton, 1827 September 13 | 1827-09-13 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Steubenville, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Regarding shells, minerals. Access digital object: | ||||
Cleaveland, Parker, 1780-1858.
Parker Cleaveland to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1827 September 20 | 1827-09-20 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Bowdoin college, Brunswick, Me., A.L.S. 2p. and add. Asks scientific questions, solicits news. Access digital object: | ||||
Académie Royale des Sciences (France).
Académie royale des sciences to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, as secretary of the Academy of natural sciences of Philadelphia, 1827 September 24 | 1827-09-24 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Paris, L.S: B.G. Cuvier. 1p. and add. In French. Acknowledges publications sent by the Academy. Access digital object: | ||||
Tappan, Benjamin, 1773-1857.
Benjamin Tappan to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1827 October 22 | 1827-10-27 | 7 1/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Is sending shells. Access digital object: | ||||
Harlan, Richard, 1796-1843.
Richard Harlan to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1828 January 9 | 1828-01-09 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Describes recently discovered remnants of whales. Access digital object: | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1828 January 18 | 1828-01-18 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, Engraved L.S.: G[eorge] Ord, secretary. 1p. and add. Elected member. Access digital object: | ||||
Sowerby, James de Carle, 1787-1871.
James de Carle Society to [Thomas] Hodgkin, 1828 February 28 | 1828-02-28 | 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
Lambeth, A.L. in 3d P. 3p. and add. Regarding Dr. Morton. Sending specimens. Access digital object: | ||||
Doornik, Jacob Elisa, 1777-1837.
Jacob Elisa Doornik to [Samuel George] Morton, 1828 March 10 | 1828-03-10 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Access digital object: | ||||
Hodgkin, Thomas, 1798-1866.
Thomas Hodgkin to [Samuel George Morton], 1828 May 19 | 1828-05-19 | 8" x 10" | ||
[London] A.L.S. 4p. Mentions Dr. Sowerby. Regarding specimens. Friendly letter. Access digital object: | ||||
Bardi, J., Count of.
J. comte de Bardi to [Samuel] George Morton, 1828 June 7 | 1828-06-07 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
Florence, A.L.S. 3p. and add. In French. Access digital object: | ||||
La Roche, R. (René), 1795-1872.
R. (René) La Roche to [Samuel] George Morton, 1828 June 7 | 1828-06-07 | 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||
Florence, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Refers to Count Bardi who wants to enter into correspondence. Access digital object: | ||||
Tappan, Benjamin, 1773-1857.
Benjamin Tappan to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1828 September 1 | 1828-09-01 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Steubenville, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Refers to shells he sent. Solicits shells from Academy. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman to Samuel Geo[rge] Morton. 1828 October 12 | 1828-10-12 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Regarding pamphlet, fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
William Cooper to Samuel George Morton, 1828 November 23 | 1828-11-26 | 2p. | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Regarding his election to Academy of Natural Sciences. Mentions suspensions of Annals of the Lyceum. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman to [Samuel] George Morton, 1829 March 11 | 1829-03-11 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Thanks for journal. Access digital object: | ||||
Mitchill, Samuel L. (Samuel Latham), 1764-1831.
Samuel L. Mitchill to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1829 July 19 | 1829-07-19 | 5" x 8" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Regarding fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
Wright, S..
S. Wright to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1829 August 8 | 1829-08-08 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Cork, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Sends zoological work. Access digital object: | ||||
Hayden, Horace H., 1769-1844.
Horace H. Hayden to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1829 August 10 | 1829-08-10 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Bedford Springs, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Regarding pamphlet on fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
McEuen, Thomas.
Thomas McEuen to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1829 August 13 | 1829-08-13 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Long Branch, A.L.S, 2p. and add. Regarding fossils. Will watch Lukens' dog. Access digital object: | ||||
Finch, John.
John Finch to [Samuel George] Morton, 1829 September 14 | 1829-09-14 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Hartford, Conn., A.L.S. 1p. and add. (Contains autograph note by Dr. Morton that claims Finch is "entirely wrong".) Refutes Morton's claim that he expressed certain opinion re. fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
Dexter, Andrew Alfred, 1809-1854.
Andrew Alfred Dexter to Sam[ue]l George Morton, 1829 September 17 | 1829-09-17 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Summit Bridge, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Reagarding drawings and tables he prepared for Morton. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1829 September 19 | 1829-09-19 | 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Too late to include communication in next Journal. Access digital object: | ||||
Harlan, Richard, 1796-1843.
Richard Harlan to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1829 October 14 | 1829-10-14 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Refers to Mr. Wetherill. Access digital object: | ||||
DeKay, James Ellsworth, 1792-1851.
James Ellsworth DeKay to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1829 October 16 | 1829-10-16 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
A.L.S. (?) 2p. and add. Descriptions and figures in recent publications have been "woefully confused". Regarding fossils. Friendly letter. Access digital object: | ||||
Eaton, Amos, 1776-1842.
Amos Eaton to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1829 October 24 | 1829-10-29 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Troy, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Responds to essay in Silliman's Journal. Access digital object: | ||||
Eaton, Amos, 1776-1842.
Amos Eaton to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1829 November 10 | 1829-11-10 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Troy, A.L.S. 4p. Introduces his son, a "real botanist". Refers to Silliman. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1829 November 18 | 1829-11-18 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Regarding payment for submission. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1829 November 30 | 1829-11-30 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Regarding submission of essay. Access digital object: | ||||
Reynolds, Morris.
Morris Reynolds to Sam[ue]l George Morton, 1829 December 3 | 1829-12-03 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
London, A.L.S. 4p. add. News of his marriage and new employment. Friendly letter. Access digital object: | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
William Buckland to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1829 December 17 | 1829-12-17 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Oxford, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Reagrding geology. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1829 December 24 | 1829-12-24 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Regarding essay. Refers to engravings. Access digital object: | ||||
Eaton, Amos, 1776-1842.
Amos Eaton to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1830 February 22 | 1830-02-22 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Troy, A.L.S. 4p. Referring to insects. On his election to Morton's society. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1830 March 9 | 1830-03-09 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Too late to insert paper in next issue. Access digital object: | ||||
Tappan, Benjamin, 1773-1857.
Benjamin Tappan to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1830 March 22 | 1830-03-22 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Steubenville, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Introduces his son. Access digital object: | ||||
Atwater, Caleb, 1778-1867.
Caleb Atwater to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1830 March 29 | 1830-03-29 | 8" x 10" | ||
Circleville, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Regarding specimens. About a letter he wants published. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1830 April 1 | 1830-04-01 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Regarding paper he submitted. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1830 April 3 | 1830-04-03 | 7 3/4" x 10 1/4" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 4p. add. State of society, barbarity of slavery. Refers to Mr. Owen and New Harmony. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1830 April 28 | 1830-04-28 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Sending proofs. Access digital object: | ||||
Peirson, A. L. (Abel Lawrence), 1794-1853.
Account of some Indian skeletons, 1830 May | 1830-05 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
read before the American academy of arts and sciences, (?). D. 8p.and 1 p1. Freeman Guide 1222. Concerning Indian skeletons found near Col. Peabody's lead factory.. Access digital object: | ||||
Eaton, Amos, 1776-1842.
Amos Eaton to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1830 May 8 | 1830-05-08 | 7 3/4" x 12" | ||
Troy, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Mineralogy. Refers to German naturalist Feuchtwanger. Access digital object: | ||||
Hodgkin, Thomas, 1798-1866.
Thomas Hodgkin to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1830 May 12 | 1830-05-12 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
[London] A.L.S. 4p. add. Friendly letter. Refers to temperance societies. Access digital object: | ||||
Tappan, Benjamin, 1773-1857.
Benjamin Tappan to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1830 May 27 | 1830-05-27 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Steubenville, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Regarding the studies of his son. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1830 May 29 | 1830-05-29 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Friendly letter. Visit to Philadelphia. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1830 August 31 | 1830-08-31 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning publication. Access digital object: | ||||
Cleaveland, Parker, 1780-1858.
Parker Cleaveland to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1830 September 17 | 1830-09-17 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Brunswick, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning Bowdoin College. Terms of lectureship. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1830 January 10 | 1830-12-10 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Refers to disagreement with Dr. Chapman (?) Access digital object: | ||||
Schweinitz, Lewis David von, 1780-1834.
Lewis David von Schweinitz to Sam[uel] G[eorge] Morton, 1830 December 11 | 1830-12-11 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Bethlehem, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Regardin Dr. Hering's collection. Access digital object: | ||||
Conrad, T. A..
T.A. Conrad to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1831 February 10 | 1831-02-10 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
Charl[e]ston, (?). A.L.S. 1p. and add. Regarding fossils. Refers to Dr. Ravenel. Access digital object: | ||||
McEuen, Thomas.
Thomas McEuen to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1831 February 20 | 1831-02-20 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Charleston, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Ornithology. Refers to academy. Access digital object: | ||||
Wright, S..
S. Wright to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1831 March 3 | 1831-03-03 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Cork, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Sending a box of shells. Access digital object: | ||||
Featherstonhaugh, George William, 1780-1866.
George William Featherstonhaugh to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1831 April | 1831-04 | 8" x 10" | ||
[Philadelphia?] A.L.S. 2p. and add. Regarding the plan for Morton's tabular series. Access digital object: | ||||
Nuttall, Thomas, 1786-1859.
Thomas Nuttall to [Samuel George] Morton, 1831 April 15 | 1831-04-15 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 2p. and add. (Contains also a note signed by Jona. Thatcher, April 20,1831). Is sending his Herbarium for the Academy. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to Samuel George Morton, 1831 June 26 | 1831-06-26 | 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p. add. Sends corrected paper. Regarding his recommendation for a position at the University of Georgia. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to Samuel G[eorge] Morton. 1831 June 30 | 1831-06-30 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Regarding Mr. Shepard's appointment. Mentions University of Georgia position. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1831 August 10 | 1831-08-10 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Regarding paper on fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to Samuel George Morton, 1831 August 20 | 1831-08-20 | 2p. | ||
Refers to Mr. Mantell. Access digital object: | ||||
Brongniart, Alexandre, 1770-1847.
Alexandre Brongniart to Samuel George Morton, 1831 September 20 | 1831-09-20 | 4p. | ||
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Ruschenberger, W. S. W. (William Samuel Waithman), 1807-1895.
William Samuel Waithman Ruschenberger to Samuel George Morton, 1831 October 29 | 1831-10-29 | 4p. | ||
Is sending bird skins and shells for Academy. Describes log covered in barnacles his ship picked up. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1831 December 6 | 1831-12-06 | 4p. | ||
Concerning American fossils. Hopes to communicte more. Access digital object: | ||||
Harlan, Richard, 1796-1843.
Richard Harlan to Samuel George Morton, 1831 December 9 | 1831-12-09 | 2p. | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Angry accusation of interference with his patients. Contains an "Apologue" by Dr. Morton. Access digital object: | ||||
Morton, Samuel George, 1799-1851.
Monody on the death of Margaret M. Collins. | 1832 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
D. 3p. Poem on occasion of her death. Access digital object: | ||||
S. Wright to Samuel George Morton, 1832 January 12 | 1832-01-12 | 6p. | ||
Cork, A.L.S. 6p. and add. Regarding two skulls he procured. Mentions shells. Access digital object: | ||||
T.A. Conrad to Samuel George Morton, 1832 January 30 | 1832-01-30 | 3p. | ||
near the Santee Canal, (?). A.L.S. 3p. and add. Description of his collecting expedition in the South. Conchology. Access digital object: | ||||
Eaton, Amos, 1776-1842.
Amos Eaton to Samuel George Morton, 1832 February 8 | 1832-02-08 | 1p. | ||
Troy, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Introduces Dr. Comstock. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to Samuel George Morton, 1832 February 8 | 1832-02-08 | 2p. | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning essay. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to Samuel George Morton, 1832 February 10 | 1832-02-10 | 1p. | ||
Quotes from a letter from Dr. Mantell. Refers to Lyell. Regarding fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman to Samuel George Morton, 1832 February 20 | 1832-02-20 | 2p. | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning essay. Compliments Morton on accomplishments. Geology. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman to Samuel George Morton, 1832 March 25 | 1832-03-25 | 3p. | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning paper he printed. Access digital object: | ||||
DeKay, James Ellsworth, 1792-1851.
James Ellsworth DeKay to Samuel George Morton, 1832 May | 1832-05 | 1p. | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Compliments Morton's work. Access digital object: | ||||
William Cooper to Samuel George Morton, 1832 May 5 | 1832-05-05 | 3p. | ||
New York, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Fossils. Mentions Dr. Pickering. About dividing a collection among various scientists, including Schweinitz, Morton, Lea. Access digital object: | ||||
T.A. Conrad to Samuel George Morton, 1832 June | 1832-06 | 2p. | ||
Near Erie, Greene Co., Ala., (?). A.L.S. 2p. and add. (Mutilated). Shells. Includes drawing. Access digital object: | ||||
William Cooper to Samuel George Morton, 1832 June 6 | 1832-06-06 | 2p. | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning fossils, teeth. Access digital object: | ||||
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864.
Edward Hitchcock to Samuel George Morton, 1832 June 11 | 1832-06-11 | 2p. | ||
Amherst, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Geology of Massachusetts. Access digital object: | ||||
Cleaveland, Parker, 1780-1858.
Parker Cleaveland to Samuel George Morton, 1832 July 2 | 1832-07-02 | 1p. | ||
Brunswick, (?) A.L.S. 1p. and add. Reagarding recommendation for position at University of Georgia. Mentions his new edition. Access digital object: | ||||
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864.
Edward Hitchcock to Samuel George Morton, 1832 July 2 | 1832-07-02 | 4p. | ||
Amherst, A.L.S. 4p. add. Regarding fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
S. Wright to Samuel George Morton, 1832 July 18 | 1832-07-18 | 3p. | ||
Cork, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Inquirung about box of shells he sent. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1832 July 24 | 1832-07-24 | 4p. | ||
Thanks for fossils for his Museum. Discusses fossils. Mentions Mr. Lyell. Access digital object: | ||||
Société française de statistique.
Société française de statistique to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1832 July 29 | 1832-07-29 | 8" x 10" | ||
Paris, L.S.: de Montveran (?) 2p. and add. In French. Regarding membership dues. Access digital object: | ||||
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864.
Edward Hitchcock to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1832 August 6 | 1832-08-06 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Amherst, A.L.S. 3p. and add. List of specimens. Sending fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
Ruschenberger, W. S. W. (William Samuel Waithman), 1807-1895.
William Samuel Waithman Ruschenberger to Samuel George Morton, 1832 August 10 | 1832-08-10 | 2p. | ||
Thanks for election to Academy. Regarding collecting expedition. Ornithology. Access digital object: | ||||
Pitcher, Zina, 1797-1872.
Zina Pitcher to Sam[ue]l George Morton, 1832 September 11 | 1832-09-11 | 8" x 10" | ||
Fort Gibson, A.L.S. 3p. and add. On physiology of Native Americans. Refers to Osage, Algonkin. Discusses fossils. Freeman Guide 2603. Access digital object: | ||||
Tappan, Benjamin, 1773-1857.
Benjamin Tappan to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1832 September 15 | 1832-09-15 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Steubenville, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Regarding rattlesnakes. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1832 September 27 | 1832-09-27 | 4p. | ||
Is sending specimens. Shells. Mentions "pest" in the city. Access digital object: | ||||
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864.
Edward Hitchcock to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1832 October 1 | 1832-10-01 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Amherst, A.L.S. 3p. and add. (Contains also a note signed: Solo. Pitkin, testifying to shipment of specimens.) Geology. List of specimens. Access digital object: | ||||
Hodgkin, Thomas, 1798-1866.
Thomas Hodgkin to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1832 October 5 | 1832-10-05 | 8 1/4" x 10 3/4" | ||
London, L.S. 3p. and add. Introduces a patient (a poor man). Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1832 October 11 | 1832-10-11 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning Mr. Conrad's new work. Fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864.
Edward Hitchcock to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1832 October 28 | 1832-10-28 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Amherst, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning fossils. Minerals. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to Samuel George Morton, 1832 November 4 | 1832-11-04 | 2p. | ||
Concerning publications. Mentions Mantell. Access digital object: | ||||
Cooper, William.
William Cooper to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1832 November 26 | 1832-11-26 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Is sending a unique fossils from Dr. Mather. Refers to American Museum in New York. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1832 December 12 | 1832-12-12 | 4p. | ||
Discusses fossil conchology. Access digital object: | ||||
Pitcher, Zina, 1797-1872.
Morton, Samuel George.
Letter to Samuel George Morton, December 16, 1832 | 1832-12-16 | genreform: Correspondence | ||
Pitcher gives route for Mr. Conrad (conchologist) to go west, tells of migration of Choctaws, road, and explorations for land for them. Has a Creek skeleton he will send when the river gets high enough. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1832 December 19 | 1832-12-19 | 3p. | ||
Concerning fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1832-12-19 | 1832-12-19 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Castle Place, Lewes, Sussex, England, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1832-12-21 | 1832-12-21 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning his journal. Access digital object: | ||||
Conrad, T. A..
T.A. Conrad to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1832 December 27 | 1832-12-27 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/4" | ||
Smithville, N.C., A.L.S. 3p. and add. Describes his collecting expedition. Difficulties using dredge. Shells and other fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1833 January 1 | 1833-01-01 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Dissection of mummy would be acceptable for journal. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1833 January 5 | 1833-01-05 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Is examining sugar refineries in Philadelphia. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1833 February 10 | 1833-02-10 | 4p. | ||
Concerning shipment of specimens he received. Fossils. Geological publications. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1833 February 10 | 1833-02-10 | 8" x 12 3/4" | ||
Castle Place, Lewes, Sussex, England, A.L.S. 4p. Concerning shipment of specimens he received. Fossils. Geological publications. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to Samuel George Morton, 1833-02-12 | 1833-02-12 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Marietta, O., A.L.S.2p. and add. Anatomical objects. Shells. Freeman Guide 1296. Access digital object: | ||||
Ravenel, Edmund, 1797-1871.
Edmund Ravenel to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1833-02-13 | 1833-02-13 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
Charleston, A.L.S. 2p. add. Mentions Dr. Conrad. Concerning fossils, geology. Access digital object: | ||||
Bird, Robert Montgomery, 1806-1854.
Robert Montgomery Bird to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1833-03 | 1833-03 | 7 3/4 " x 9 3/4" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Is leaving on a journey. Does not have time to finish sketch. FILM 403 FRAME 66 Access digital object: | ||||
Ruschenberger, W. S. W. (William Samuel Waithman), 1807-1895.
William Samuel Waithman Ruschenberger to Samuel George Morton, 1833 March 3 | 1833-03-03 | 3p. | ||
Concerning his expedition to South America. Describes birds and shells. Sends collections. Access digital object: | ||||
Conrad, T. A..
T.A. Conrad to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1833-03-03 | 1833-03-03 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Claiborne, A.L.S. 4p. add. Concerning geology of Southern regions, esp. Georgia. Access digital object: | ||||
Société géologique de France.
Société géologique de France to Sam[uel] G[eorge] Morton, 1833-03-12 | 1833-03-12 | 8" x 10" | ||
Paris, Printed L.S: J. Desnoyers, secretary. 3p. and add. In French. Access digital object: | ||||
Conrad, T. A..
T. A. Conrad to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1833 April 3 | 1833-04-03 | 7 3/4" x 13" | ||
Claiborne, A.L.S. 4p. add. Concerning his collecting expedition in the South. Includes list of specimens. Describes land and people. Access digital object: | ||||
Conrad, T. A..
T. A. Conrad to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1833 April 20 | 1833-04-20 | 7 3/4" x 13" | ||
Claiborne, [and] Mobile, April 23, 1833. A.L.S. 3p. and add. (colored drawing of flower). Geology, fossils. Incudes poems. Access digital object: | ||||
Say, Thomas, 1787-1834.
Thomas Say to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1833 March 5 | 1833-05-05 | 8" x 10" | ||
New Harmony, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning fossil shells. Refers to publication of his work. Access digital object: | ||||
Conrad, T. A..
T.A. Conrad to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1833 May 8 | 1833-05-08 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Mobile, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Collecting shells near Mobile, Alabama. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1833 May 20 | 1833-05-20 | 3p. | ||
Is sending specimens. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1833 June 4 | 1833-06-04 | 3p. | ||
Is sending essay on geology. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to Samuel George Morton, 1833 June 20 | 1833-06-20 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Marietta, O., A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning Crania. Freeman Guide 1297. Access digital object: | ||||
Fitton, William Henry, 1780-1861.
William Henry Fitton to [Samuel George] Morton, 1833 July 3 | 1833-07-03 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
[London], A.L.in 3d P. 2p. and end. Thanks for the papers; is sending some geological papers himself. Access digital object: | ||||
Cramer, Charles.
Charles Cramer to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1833 July 21 | 1833-07-21 | 8" x 10" | ||
St. Petersburg, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Thanks for donation to Mineralogical Society. Refers to Indian skulls, possibly from New Zealand. Access digital object: | ||||
Conrad, T. A..
T. A. Conrad to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1833 August 22 | 1833-08-22 | 7 3/4" x 13" | ||
Claiborne, A.L.S. 4p. add. (mutilated). Geology. Describes his Southern expedition. Includes drawing of a shell. Access digital object: | ||||
Conrad, T. A..
T. A. Conrad to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1833 September 25 | 1833-09-25 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Claiborne, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning his collecting expedition. Fishes, fossils, shells. Access digital object: | ||||
Wood, William.
William Wood to D[aniel] Drake, 1833 September 28 | 1833-09-28 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Cincinnati, A.L.S. 2p. Concerning Aboriginal mounds, including bones. Freeman Guide 1243. (On same sheet with letter from Dr. Drake to S.G. Morton, Oct. 29, 1833; Freeman Guide 1208). Access digital object: | ||||
Conrad, T. A..
T. A. Conrad to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1833-10 | 1833-10 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Claiborne, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning his collecting expedition. Includes descriptions and drawings of shells. Access digital object: | ||||
Albany Institute.
Albany Institute to Samuel G[eorge] Morton | 1833 October 10 | 8" x 10" | ||
Printed L.S: Horace B. Webster. 1p. and add. Elected to membership. Access digital object: | ||||
Conrad, T. A..
T. A. Conrad to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1833 October 26 | 1833-10-26 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Claiborne, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning his collecting expedition. Includes drawings of shells. Geology, fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
Drake, Daniel, 1785-1852.
Daniel Drake to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1833 October 29 | 1833-10-29 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Cincinnati; A.L.S. 2p. add. (Contains also a letter from Wm. Wood to Dr. Drake, Sept. 28,1833.) Unlocated April 2011. Access digital object: | ||||
Conrad, T. A..
T. A. Conrad to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1833 November | 1833-11 | 8" x 13" | ||
Claiborne, A.L.S. 3p. and add. "Rec. Nov.28,1833." Concerning shells, geology. Includes drawing of a shell. Access digital object: | ||||
Conrad, T. A..
T.A. Conrad to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1833 September 11 | 1833-11-11 | 7 3/4" x 13" | ||
Claiborne, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning his collecting expedition. Mentions Judge Tait. Access digital object: | ||||
Conrad, T. A..
T. A. Conrad to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1833 December 6 | 1833-12-06 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Claiborne, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning shells, fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
Conrad, T. A..
T. A. Conrad to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1833-12-28 | 1833-12-28 | 6 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||
Claiborne, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning shells, fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
Barabino, Joseph, 1777-1834.
Joseph Barabino to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1834 January 17 | 1834-01-17 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
New Orleans, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning Indian skulls, Louisiana. Freeman Guide 424. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1834 January 18 | 1834-01-18 | 4p. | ||
Concerning geology. Friendly letter. Access digital object: | ||||
Barabino, Joseph, 1777-1834.
Joseph Barabino to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1834 February 23 | 1834-02-23 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
New Orlenas, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Has been sick. Plans to travel to Yukatan. Freeman Guide 2156. Access digital object: | ||||
Pitcher, Zina, 1797-1872.
Zina Pitcher to Sam[ue]l George Morton, 1834 March 4 | 1834-03-04 | 8" x 10" | ||
Fort Gibson, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning a "young and distinguished brave." Refers to various Native American tribes. Freeman Guide 333. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to Samuel George Morton, 1834 March 5 | 1834-03-05 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Marietta, O., A.L.S.1p. and add. Is sending specimens and drawings. Asks for anatomical specimens. Freeman Guide 1298. Access digital object: | ||||
Holbrook, John Edwards, 1794-1871.
John Edwards Holbrook to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1834 April 19 | 1834-04-19 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Hamilton, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning reptiles. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1834 May 29 | 1834-05-29 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Marietta, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning missing box with crania, drawings and other articles. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1834 June 18 | 1834-06-18 | 4p. | ||
Concerning geology. Mentions Dr. Lyell. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1834 June 27 | 1834-06-27 | 4p. | ||
Refers to a recent volume with beautiful plates. Geology. Access digital object: | ||||
Cutting, John H..
John H. Cutting to Samuel George Morton, 1834 June 27 | 1834-06-27 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Barbados, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Is sending specimens. Shells. Access digital object: | ||||
Tait, Charles, 1768-1835.
Charles Tait to Sam[ue]l George Morton, 1834 August 18 | 1834-08-18 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Claiborne, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Fears that box of bones sent to Mr. Conrad is lost. Refers to Mr. Creagh and Mr. Cooper. Access digital object: | ||||
Eaton, Amos, 1776-1842.
Amos Eaton to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1834 September 26 | 1834-09-26 | 7 1/2" x 10" | ||
Rensselaer Institute, Troy, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Introduces Alexander Van Rensselaer. Access digital object: | ||||
Pitcher, Zina, 1797-1872.
Zina Pitcher to Samuel George Morton, 1834 October 20 | 1834-10-20 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Fort Monroe, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning "case of Monroe." Is enclosing remarks on consumption among natives. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1834 November 12 | 1834-11-12 | 4p. | ||
Concerning fishes. Refers to Mr. Agassiz. Date November 10-12, 1834. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to Sam[ue]l George Morton, 1834 November 22 | 1834-11-22 | 8" x 10" | ||
Marietta, O., A.L.S.4p. add. Concerning epidemics in the Ohio valley since the 1770s. Refers to Native American bones. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1834 December 4 | 1834-12-04 | 4p. | ||
Concerning British fossils. Geology. Access digital object: | ||||
Pitcher, Zina, 1797-1872.
Zina Pitcher to Sam[ue]l George Morton, 1835 January 1 | 1835-01-01 | 8" x 10" | ||
Old Point Comfort, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning geology of the "Trans-Alleghanian country." Mentions climate and diseases. Access digital object: | ||||
Townsend, John Kirk, 1809-1851.
John Kirk Townsend to Sam[uel] Geo[rge] Morton, 1835 January 6 | 1835-01-06 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
Oahu, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning his travels and collecting. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1835 January 30 | 1835-01-30 | 4p. | ||
Refers to Marton's book. Geology. Mentions Agassiz's work on fishes. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to Sam[ue]l George Morton, 1835 February 23 | 1835-02-23 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Marietta, A.L.S. 4p. add. Concerning occurences of certain diseases in Ohio. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1835 March 13 | 1835-03-13 | 8" x 10" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Refers to politics and military developments. Received skull of Mr. Pearce. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Smauel P. Hildreth to Samuel George Morton, 1835 March 20 | 1835-03-20 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Marietta, O., A.L.S. 3p. and add. Mentions Cranium owned by Marietta College. Will collect crania from ancient mounds. Freeman Guide 1299. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1835 March 26 | 1835-03-26 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Offers minerals and geological specimens to various institutions. Refers to inequality as cause for all evil. Access digital object: | ||||
Wheaton, W..
W. Wheaton to [Samuel George] Morton, 1835 April 15 | 1835-04-15 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
West Point, A.L.S. 5p. and end. Refers to diseases at various stations. Freeman Guide 2522. Access digital object: | ||||
Ruschenberger, W. S. W. (William Samuel Waithman), 1807-1895.
William Samuel Waithman Ruschenberger to Samuel George Morton, 1835 April 21 | 1835-04-21 | 2p. | ||
Thanks for essay on consumption. Has cases of specimens, including insects from Mr. Peale. Describes route of imminent journey to Pacific. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1835 May 7 | 1835-05-07 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 7p. and add. Refers to Thomas Say. Concerning shells. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to Sam[ue]l Geo[rge] Morton, 1835 June 8 | 1835-06-08 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Marietta, A.L.S. 4p. add. Concerning crania. Shells. Freeman Guide 1632. Access digital object: | ||||
Cutting, John H..
John H. Cutting to Sam[ue]l Geo[rge] Morton, 1835 June 10 | 1835-06-10 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Barbados, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning shells. Access digital object: | ||||
Doornik, Jacob Elisa, 1777-1837.
Jacob Elisa Doornik to [Samuel George] Morton, 1835 June 19 | 1835-06-19 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Describes Baltimore. Wants to sell his collection of shells. Freeman Guide 1503. Access digital object: | ||||
Tappan, Benjamin, 1773-1857.
Benjamin Tappan to [Samuel George Morton], 1835 June 21 | 1835-06-21 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Steubenville, A.L.S. 2p. Concerning opening of "indigene cemetery" and collection of bones. Freeman Guide 1307. Access digital object: | ||||
Doornik, Jacob Elisa, 1777-1837.
Jacob Elisa Doornik to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1835 June 23 | 1835-06-23 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning crania. Freeman Guide 1504. Access digital object: | ||||
Doornik, Jacob Elisa, 1777-1837.
Jacob Elisa Doornik to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1835 June 28 | 1835-06-28 | 8" x 10" | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning his collection of skulls. Refers to drawings. Freeman Guide 1505. Access digital object: | ||||
Doornik, Jacob Elisa, 1777-1837.
Jacob Elisa Doornik to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1835 July 3 | 1835-07-03 | 8" x 10" | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Is sending his annotations to the history of the skulls in the collection. Answers several of Morton's questions about skulls, certain Indian tribes, etc. Access digital object: | ||||
Ruschenberger, W. S. W. (William Samuel Waithman), 1807-1895.
William Samuel Waithman Ruschenberger to Samuel George Morton, 1835 July 10 | 1835-07-10 | 2p. | ||
Is sending material from the Falkland Islands. Descrtibes collecting activities. Access digital object: | ||||
Doornik, Jacob Elisa, 1777-1837.
Jacob Elisa Doornik to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1835 July 11 | 1835-07-11 | 8" x 10" | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning Morton's offer to purchase collection of skulls and drawings. Access digital object: | ||||
Doornik, Jacob Elisa, 1777-1837.
Jacob Elisa Doornik to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1835 July 21 | 1835-07-21 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning the sale of his collection of skulls and drawings. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to Samuel George Morton, 1835 July 21 | 1835-07-21 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Marietta, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Regarding publication about fossil shells. Mentions Dr. Silliman. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1835 July 21 | 1835-07-21 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Regarding an essay on shells scheduled to appear in his journal. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1835 July 29 | 1835-07-29 | 8" x 10" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning arrangement of fossils and descriptions in journal. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1835 August | 1835-08 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Laments limited interest in science among political rulers. Refers to eduction, library. Access digital object: | ||||
Auber, Pedro Alejandro, 1786-1843.
Pierre Aléxandre Auber to Samuel George Morton, 1835 August 9 | 1835-08-09 | 6" x 8 1/2" | ||
Havana, A.L.S. 2p. and add. In French. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to Samuel George Morton, 1835 August 19 | 1835-08-19 | 8" x 10" | ||
Marietta, O., A.L.S.3p. and add. Concerning crania. Is shipping boxes with specimens. Refers to Bartram's "Travels in Florida." Freeman Guide 1633. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1835 August 20 | 1835-08-20 | 3p. | ||
Regarding fossils. Geology. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1835 August 25 | 1835-08-25 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 7p. Freeman Guide 2212. Access digital object: | ||||
Townsend, John Kirk, 1809-1851.
John Kirk Townsend to Sam[uel] Geo[rge] Morton, 1835 September 20 | 1835-09-20 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
Fort Vancouver, Columbia River, A.L.S. 4p. Regarding his collecting activities, experiences on his trip. Refers to fishes. Mentions sending Chinook person's jaw bone. Access digital object: | ||||
Townsend, John Kirk, 1809-1851.
John Kirk Townsend to Sam[uel] Geo[rge] Morton, 1835 September 20 | 1835-09-20 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
Fort Vancouver, Columbia River, A.L.S. 8p. Consists of Townsend sending extensive listing of "specimens" being sent in a trunk. List and description of birds, mammals, and other items he is sending, including Indigenous human remains of Chinook and Klickitat people. Includes disturbing description of grave-robbing and destruction of sacred sites in the midst of conditions of epidemic disease. Freeman Guide 728. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Sam[ue]l George Morton, 1835 October 30 | 1835-10-30 | 8" x 10 1/4" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Refers to his collection and library. Comments on political and social developments in Venezuela. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Sam[ue]l P(sic) [George] Morton, 1835 November 7 | 1835-11-07 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 4p. Refers to Maclure, a "noble benefactor of the Academy." Mentions Mr. Peale, other members. Concerning skulls. Freeman Guide 2212. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to Sam[ue]l George Morton, 1835 November 18 | 1835-11-18 | 8" x 10" | ||
Marietta, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning a fossil shell. Is sending bones of various animals, also Mingo skulls. Freeman Guide 1634. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1835 November 24 | 1835-11-24 | 8" x 10" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Advises against Academy building houses. Discusses education, scientific institutions, Venezuela. Mentions native American skull. Freeman Guide 2215. Access digital object: | ||||
Holbrook, John Edwards, 1794-1871.
John Edwards Holbrook to [Samuel George] Morton, 1835 November 28 | 1835-11-28 | 7 1/2" x 12 1/4" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Sends anatomical specimens, including alligator heads. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1835 November 30 | 1835-11-30 | 5 1/4" x 8" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Sends plant specimens. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1835 November 30 | 1835-11-30 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning Mexican skulls, difficulty of procuring "legitimate" specimen. Discusses conditions in Mexico. Freeman Guide 2212. Access digital object: | ||||
Herrick, Edward Claudius, 1811-1862.
Edward Claudius Herrick to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1835 December 8 | 1835-12-08 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Refers to Natural History Society. Concerning collection of birds from China. Has acquired Indian skull. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to Sam[ue]l George Morton, 1835 December 29 | 1835-12-29 | 8" x 10" | ||
Marietta, A.L.S. 4p. add. Concerning shipment of anatomical specimens, including Indian skulls. Mentions manuscript. Freeman Guide 1300. Access digital object: | ||||
Arrott, Colin, 1811-1881.
Colin Arrott (?) to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1836 January 2 | 1836-01-02 | 8" x 10" | ||
Liverpool, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning a recent stay in Ireland. Friendly letter. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1836 January 9 | 1836-01-09 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning Maclure. Friendly letter. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1836 January 10 | 1836-01-10 | 8" x 10" | ||
Cuernavaca, A.L.S. 2p. add. Concerning scientific societies. Refers to Venezuela, Dr. Vargas. Freeman Guide 2215. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1836 January 16 | 1836-01-16 | 4p. | ||
Concerning shells, fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1836 January 24 | 1836-01-24 | 8" x 10" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Introduces Mr. Booth. Refers to his brother, his nephew, and Dr. Hildreth. Freeman Guide 1230. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
Willaim Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1836 January 31 | 1836-01-31 | 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" | ||
Cuernavaca, A.L.S. 2p. add. Concerning manufacture of zinc plates, dissemination of journals. Comments on trade, slavery, social conditions. Access digital object: | ||||
Ruschenberger, W. S. W. (William Samuel Waithman), 1807-1895.
William Samuel Waithman Ruschenberger to Samuel George Morton, 1836 February 5 | 1836-02-05 | 3p. | ||
Sends animal and plant specimens, also shells and minerals. Difficulty of getting "natives" to work for him Access digital object: | ||||
Brongniart, Adolphe, 1801-1876.
Adolphe Brongniart to Samuel [George] Morton, 1836 February 8 | 1836-02-08 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/4" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add. In French. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1836 February 9 | 1836-02-09 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 4p. Concerning Mexican skull. Comments on Mexican and Texan affairs. Freeman Guide 2212. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1836 February 14 | 1836-02-14 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Cuernavaca, A.L.S. 2p. add. Concerning library, skulls. Freeman Guide 2215. Access digital object: | ||||
Ruschenberger, W. S. W. (William Samuel Waithman), 1807-1895.
William Samuel Waithman Ruschenberger to Samuel George Morton, 1836 February 15 | 1836-02-15 | 1p. | ||
Introduces Mr. Goldsborough, purser of his ship. Access digital object: | ||||
Ruschenberger, W. S. W. (William Samuel Waithman), 1807-1895.
W. S. W. Ruschenberger to Sam[ue]l Geo[rge] Morton, 1836 February 15 | 1836-02-15 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
U.S.S Peacock, Batavia Roads, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Introduces Mr. Goldsborough, purser of his ship. Access digital object: | ||||
Ruschenberger, W. S. W. (William Samuel Waithman), 1807-1895.
W. S. W. Ruschenberger to Sam[ue]l Geo[rge] Morton, 1836 February 15 | 1836-02-15 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
U.S.S. Peacock, Batavia Roads, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Has obtained four skulls. Commebnts on disease on board his ship. Access digital object: | ||||
Caldwell, Charles, 1772-1853.
Charles Caldwell to Samuel George Morton, 1836 March 4 | 1836-03-04 | 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||
Transylvania university, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Thanks for edition of Mackintosh. Access digital object: | ||||
Townsend, John Kirk, 1809-1851.
John Kirk Townsend to Sam[uel] Geo[rge] Morton, 1836 March 13 | 1836-03-13 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Fort Vancouver, Columbia River, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Has been "quacking" for the hospital. Concerning birds, quadrupeds. Indians are gathering specimens. Freeman Guide 2447. Access digital object: | ||||
Wied, Maximilian, Prinz von, 1782-1867.
Maximilian, Prinz von Wied to [Samuel George Morton]; 1836 March 15 | 1836-03-15 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
Neuwied, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Thanks for publications. Lost his collection. Mentions Mr. Pitcher. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1836 March 15 | 1836-03-15 | 8" x 10" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 4p. Sending Indian skull, animal specimens. Freeman Guide 2212. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1836 March 20 | 1836-03-20 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Cuernavaca, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Townsend, John Kirk, 1809-1851.
John Kirk Townsend to Sam[uel] Geo[rge] Morton, 1836 April 12 | 1836-04-12 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Fort Vancouver, Columbia River, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Iroquois report of Mastodon. Freeman Guide 1665. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1836 April 15 | 1836-04-15 | 8" x 10" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Is sending specimens. Freeman Guide 2212. Access digital object: | ||||
Trudeau, James (?).
James (?) Trudeau to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1836 April 24 (?) | 1836-04-24 (?) | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning publication. Desciption of a bird. Access digital object: | ||||
Cutting, John H..
John H. Cutting to Sam[ue]l Geo[rge] Morton, 1836 April 28 | 1836-04-28 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Barbados, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Conchology. Plans to go to England. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. To Samuel George Morton, 1836 May 2 | 1836-05-02 | 1p. | ||
Publications. Mentions Dr. Mantell's plan to move to America. Access digital object: | ||||
Fleming, William.
William Fleming to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1836 May 4 | 1836-05-04 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Manchester, A.L.S. 3 p. and add. Is sending shells and fossils. Friendly letter. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. To Samuel George Morton, 1836 May 10 | 1836-05-10 | 2p. | ||
Got lost on the way to Academy. Mentions Maclure and Mantell. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1836 May 17 | 1836-05-17 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Mackintosh, J..
J. Mackintosh to [Samuel George Morton], 1836 June 17 | 1836-06-17 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Edinburgh, A.L.S. 4P. Sends new edition of his book. Medical topics. Access digital object: | ||||
Ruschenberger, W. S. W. (William Samuel Waithman), 1807-1895.
William Samuel Waithman Ruschenberger to Samuel George Morton, 1836 June 21 | 1836-06-21 | 1p. | ||
Sends an essay, also skulls of Chinese pirate and a "Hindoo." Sickness on board his vessel. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1836 June 28 | 1836-06-28 | 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1836 July 1 | 1836-07-01 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 4p. Concerning cacti and other plants. Mentions Academy, and Mr. M. (Maclure?) Access digital object: | ||||
Herrick, Edward Claudius, 1811-1862.
Edward Claudius Herrick to Samuel George Morton, 1836 August 2 | 1836-08-02 | 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Elected member of Academy. Recommends James Dana. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1836 August 3 | 1836-08-03 | 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1836 August 12 | 1836-08-12 | 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Concerning his property holdings, real estate. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to M. Burrough, 1836 August 13 | 1836-08-13 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, L. 2p. "Extract" (Probably in hand of M. Burrough) Refers to Maclure's property holdings, intended beneficiaries. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1836 August 25 | 1836-08-25 | 8" x 10" | ||
Marietta, O., A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning animal fossils, geology, animal bones. Also crania. Mentions Dr. Tappan. Freeman Guide 1301. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1836 August 28 | 1836-08-28 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning crania. Mexican skulls. Freeman Guide 2212. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1836 September 16 | 1836-09-16 | 3p. | ||
Refers to Dr. Hare and Dr. Harlan. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1836 October 1 | 1836-10-01 | 8" x 10" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Concerning "this half barbarous country." Refers to his property, Dr. Harlan, geology. Access digital object: | ||||
Cutting, John H..
John H. Cutting to S[amuel] T(sic) [George] Morton, 1836 October 24 | 1836-10-24 | 8" x 10" | ||
St. Thomas, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Leaving West Indies on account of his wife's poor health. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1836 November 4 | 1836-11-04 | 8" x 10 1/4" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Ruschenberger, W. S. W. (William Samuel Waithman), 1807-1895.
William Samuel Waithman Ruschenberger to M. Burrough, 1836 November 17 | 1836-11-17 | 3p. | ||
Describes travels in Indian and Pacific oceans. Refers to diseases, collecting of specimens. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1836 November 17 | 1836-11-17 | 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Introduces Dr. John Baldwin. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1836 November 19 | 1836-11-19 | 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning the death of his brother. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1836 November 19 | 1836-11-19 | 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 4p. Concerning crania. Refers to Maclure. Describes "state of feeling" among American citizens in Mexico. Freeman Guide 2212. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1836 November 30 | 1836-11-30 | 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Thanks for two books. Friendly letter. Access digital object: | ||||
Conrad, T. A..
T. A. Conrad to [Samuel George] Morton, 1836 December 3 | 1836-12-03 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/2" | ||
Albany, A.L.S. 2p. Concerning geology. Fossils. Refers to Mr. Mather. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1836 December 6 | 1836-12-06 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Audubon, John James, 1785-1851.
John James Audubon to Samuel George Morton, 1836 December 7 | 1836-12-07 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/2" | ||
Charleston, A.L.S. 1p. and add. (Signature almost worn off) . Refers to the birds discovered by Townshend. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1836 December 27 | 1836-12-27 | 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 4p. add. Concerning "propagation of useful knowledge." Inequality of knowledge and property as cause of all evil. Refers to his property. Access digital object: | ||||
Vargas, José María, 1786-1854.
José María Vargas to Samuel George Morton, 1837 January 16 | 1837-01-16 | 9" x 10 3/4" | ||
A.L.S. 2p. and add. Election to membership. Access digital object: | ||||
Vargas, José María, 1786-1854.
José María Vargas to Samuel George Morton, 1837 January 16 | 1837-01-16 | 9 1/4" x 10 3/4" | ||
A.L.S. 2p. and end. Acknowledges receipt of letter, diploma, books. Refers to skulls. Access digital object: | ||||
Falconer, Hugh, 1808-1865.
Hugh Falconer to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1837 January 19 | 1837-01-19 | 8" x 10" | ||
Bot. Garden, Saharanpoor, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning skulls from Northern India. Refers to geological discoveries. Access digital object: | ||||
Jackson, James, 1777-1867.
James Jackson to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 February 1 | 1837-02-01 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning crania. Freeman Guide 1511. Access digital object: | ||||
Warren, John Collins, 1778-1856.
John Collins Warren to Sam[ue]l George Morton, 1837 February 3 | 1837-02-03 | 8" x 10" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning skulls. Freeman Guide 728a. Access digital object: | ||||
Herrick, Edward Claudius, 1811-1862.
Edward Claudius Herrick to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1837 February 03 | 1837-02-03 | 8" x 10" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 1p. (On same sheet with letter from B. Silliman, Feb. 4, 1837) Concerning skull. Freeman Guide 3200. Access digital object: | ||||
Cooper, William.
William Cooper to Samuel George Morton, 1837 February 5 | 1837-02-05 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning collections of skulls in the city. Freeman Guide 3164. Access digital object: | ||||
Troost, Gerard, 1776-1850.
Gerard Troost to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 February 6 | 1837-02-06 | 7 1/2" x 12 3/4" | ||
Nashville, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning descriptions and skulls of Western Indians. Freeman Guide 1308. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to Samuel George Morton,1837 February 9 | 1837-02-09 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Marietta, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning publication, fossils. Refers to a skull. Freeman Guide 1302. Access digital object: | ||||
Bachman, John, 1790-1874.
John Bachman to Samuel George Morton, 1837 February 17 | 1837-02-17 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Charleston, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning a new kind of hare. Refers to publications, Drs. Silliman, Cooper, Harlan, and Audubon. Access digital object: | ||||
Piddington, Henry, 1797-1858.
Henry Piddington to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1837 February 18 | 1837-02-18 | 8" x 10" | ||
[Calcutta] A.L.S. 2p. and add. Sending skulls. Access digital object: | ||||
Warren, John Collins, 1778-1856.
John Collins Warren to [Samuel George] Morton, 1837 February 22 | 1837-02-22 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning Indian skulls. Freeman Guide 340. Access digital object: | ||||
Prinsep, James, 1799-1840.
James Prinsep to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, Jan. 7, Feb. 27, 1837(?) | 1837-02-27 (?) | 8" x 10" | ||
Calcutta, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Elected member of the Academy. Thanks for publications. Access digital object: | ||||
Troost, Gerard, 1776-1850.
Gerard Troost to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 March 4 | 1837-03-04 | 7 1/2" x 12 3/4" | ||
Nashville University, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning drawings of skulls, position of Indians in the graves. Freeman Guide 1309. Access digital object: | ||||
Pitcher, Zina, 1797-1872.
Zina Pitcher to Sam[ue]l George Morton, 1837 March 4 | 1837-03-04 | 8" x 10" | ||
Detroit, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Will send several skulls. Freeman Guide 2548. Access digital object: | ||||
Bachman, John, 1790-1874.
John Bachman to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 March 15 | 1837-03-15 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Charleston, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning the hare. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1837 March 16 | 1837-03-16 | 8" x 8 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1837 March 16 | 1837-03-16 | 8 1/2" x 10 3/4" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Bachman, John, 1790-1874.
John Bachman to Samuel George Morton, 1837 March 17 | 1837-03-17 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Charleston, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning crania of Indians. Refers to Audubon and Dr. Harlan.Freeman Guide 3235. Access digital object: | ||||
Dickson, Samuel Henry, 1798-1872.
Samuel Henry Dickson to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1837 March 20 | 1837-03-20 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Charleston, S.C., A.L.S. 1p. and add. Thanks for packet, including book. Access digital object: | ||||
Troost, Gerard, 1776-1850.
Gerard Troost to Samuel George Morton, 1837 March 24 | 1837-03-24 | 7 1/2" x 11 1/2" | ||
Nashville, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Send drawings of heads. Refers to idols he collected. Freeman Guide 704. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 March 29 | 1837-03-29 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Sending letters from Maclure. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1837 March 30 | 1837-03-30 | 4p. | ||
Is sending geological specimens. Comments on a newspaper story about certain species surviving in acrid fluids. Access digital object: | ||||
Bachman, John, 1790-1874.
John Bachman to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1837 March 30 | 1837-03-30 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Charleston, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning a mistake in his manuscript. Access digital object: | ||||
Holbrook, John Edwards, 1794-1871.
John Edwards Holbrook to [Samuel George] Morton, 1837 April | 1837-04 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. (Written on back of sheet addressed to Charles Pickering). Concerning skeleton of a "Peruvian." Freeman Guide 3696. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1837 April | 1837-04 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1837 April 6 | 1837-04-06 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Warren, John Collins, 1778-1856.
John Collins Warren to [Samuel George] Morton, 1837 April 7 | 1837-04-07 | 8" x 10" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning Indian skulls. Freeman Guide 1519. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 April 16 | 1837-04-16 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning Maclure's views of proposed building. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 April 22 | 1837-04-22 | 8" x 10 1/4" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning Maclure. Is sending box with specimens, including birds and animal skulls. Freeman Guide 2212. Access digital object: | ||||
Bachman, John, 1790-1874.
John Bachman to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 April 24 | 1837-04-24 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Charleston, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning Lepus. Mentions Pickering and Nuttall. Access digital object: | ||||
Wied, Maximilian, Prinz von, 1782-1867.
Maximilian, Prinz von Wied to [Samuel George Morton], 1837 May 2 | 1837-05-02 | 8 3/4" x 10 1/4" | ||
Neuwied, A.L.S. 2p. Refers to his visit to Berlin. Concerning Morton's upcoming book on "American man," and skulls. Freeman Guide 468. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1837 May 9 | 1837-05-09 | 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1837 May 23 | 1837-05-23 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Marietta, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning boxes with specimens he sent to various people. Access digital object: | ||||
Couthouy, Joseph Pitty, 1808-1864.
Joseph Pitty Couthouy to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1837 May 27 | 1837-05-27 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 4p.add. Concerning crania, Peruvian mummies. Refers to Mr. Blake. Freeman Guide 3165. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1837 June | 1837-06 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1837 June 3 | 1837-06-03 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Audubon, John James, 1785-1851.
John James Audubon to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1837 June 12 | 1837-06-12 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||
Charleston, S.C., A.L.S. 1p. and add. Returned from expedition. In need of funds, requests money due from Academy. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1837 June 17 | 1837-06-17 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1837 June 20 | 1837-06-20 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 4p. Requested leave of absence from Dep. of State. Friendly letter. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 June 20 | 1837-06-20 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Introduces William Hawkins. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to Samuel George Morton, 1837 June 29 | 1837-06-29 | 8" x 10" | ||
Marietta, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Regarding Geological Survey of Ohio. Wants to procure certain books. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1837 June 29 | 1837-06-29 | 8" x 8" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1837 July 3 | 1837-07-03 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1837 July 8 | 1837-07-08 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to M. Burrough, 1837 July 11 | 1837-07-11 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, L. 2p. "Extract" (Probably in hand of M. Burrough). Concerning plan to pull down the Academy's old hall. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 July 13 | 1837-07-13 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Is forwarding letters from Maclure. Plans to see Maclure before return to United States. Access digital object: | ||||
Evans, Edmund C..
Edmund C. Evans to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 July 13 | 1837-07-13 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning crania. Freeman Guide 1507. Access digital object: | ||||
Audubon, John James, 1785-1851.
John James Audubon to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1837 July 16 | 1837-07-16 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Refers to Morton's wishes for skulls. Mentions a young artist. Is departing for England. Freeman Guide 1493. Access digital object: | ||||
Arrott, Colin, 1811-1881.
Colin (?) Arrott to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 July 21 | 1837-07-21 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 July 21 | 1837-07-21 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning Maclure, and Burrough's intended "interview" with him. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1837 July 25 | 1837-07-25 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||
A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1837 August 4 | 1837-08-04 | 8" 1/4 x 8 1/4" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Wood, S..
S. Wood to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1837 August 5 | 1837-08-05 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
London, A.L.S. 4p.add. Concerning minerals and skulls. Mentions Lord Kingsborough, and Lord and Lady Kingston. Freeman Guide 3170. Access digital object: | ||||
Ravenel, Edmund, 1797-1871.
Edmund Ravenel to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 August 7 | 1837-08-07 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Charleston, S.C., A.L.S. 4p.add. Unable to get crania, more likely to get fossils. Concerning shells. Includes drawing. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1837 August 10 | 1837-08-10 | 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||
Marietta, O., A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning books for the Geological Survey of Ohio. Access digital object: | ||||
Blainville, H.-M. Ducrotay de (Henri-Marie Ducrotay), 1777-1850.
H. M. Ducrotay de Blainville to [Samuel George] Morton, 1837 August 10 | 1837-08-10 | 4 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
Jardin de Roi, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Access digital object: | ||||
Say, Lucy Way Sistare, 1801-1886.
Lucy Way Sistaire Say to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1837 August 14 | 1837-08-14 | 7" x 9" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Sends fossils for the Academy. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1837 August 28 | 1837-08-28 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Audubon, John James, 1785-1851.
John James Audubon to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1837 August 28 | 1837-08-28 | 8" x 10" | ||
London, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Sending [plates of?] Birds of America to Wetherill, Academy and APS. Friendly letter. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1837 September 26 | 1837-09-26 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1837 September 29 | 1837-09-29 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 4p. Concerning Maclure's will. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 October 1 | 1837-10-01 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 8p. add. Concerning his visit to Maclure in Mexico. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to Samuel George Morton, 1783 October 16 | 1837-10-16 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||
Marietta, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning publications, fossils and shells. Is inquiring for "ancient heads." Access digital object: | ||||
Cramer, Charles.
Charles Cramer to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1837 October 20 | 1837-10-20 | 8" x 10" | ||
St. Petersburg, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Sending minerals for Academy, hoping for returns to Imperial Mineralogical Society. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1837 Oct. 23, Oct. 24 | 1837-10-24 | 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 2p. Concerning Maclure. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1837 November 2 | 1837-11-02 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 November 7 | 1837-11-07 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Friendly letter. Concerning Maclure. Refers to Hudson Foster. Access digital object: | ||||
Houghton, Douglass, 1809-1845.
Douglass Houghton to Samuel George Morton, 1837 November 21 | 1837-11-21 | 8" x 10" | ||
Detroit, L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning Indian skulls. Mentions Dr. Pitcher. Freeman Guide 2504. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1837 December 26 | 1837-12-26 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Audubon, John James, 1785-1851.
John James Audubon to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1837 December 26 | 1837-12-26 | 8" x 12 1/2" | ||
London, A.L.S. 4p. add. "Duplicate" Concerning the return of Dr. Townshend from the Pacific. Ornithological news. Access digital object: | ||||
Pickering, Charles, 1805-1878.
Charles Pickering to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1837 December 26 | 1837-12-26 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning various boxes he sent. Mentions Townshend and Bachman. Access digital object: | ||||
Pickering, Charles, 1805-1878.
Charles Pickering to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1838 January 9 | 1838-01-09 | 5" x 8" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning Townshend's birds. Mentions Exploring Expedition, and new edition of Michaux's work. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1838 January 17 | 1838-01-17 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Has been sick. Friendly letter. Access digital object: | ||||
Audubon, John James, 1785-1851.
John James Audubon to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1838 January 19 | 1838-01-19 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
London, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Mentions Ed. Harris and Dr. Sharpless. Ornithology. Access digital object: | ||||
Torrey, John, 1796-1873.
John Torrey to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1838 January 24 | 1838-01-24 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning new edition of Michaux's Sylva. Mentions Maclure. Access digital object: | ||||
Pickering, Charles, 1805-1878.
Charles Pickering to S[amuel] George Morton, 1838 January 25 | 1838-01-25 | 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning the planned Expedition, and the new edition of Michaux. Access digital object: | ||||
Abadie, E. H. (Eugene Hilarian), 1810-1874.
E. H. Abadie to Samuel George Morton, 1838 February 3 | 1838-02-03 | 8" x 10" | ||
Camp 3 miles from Lake Okee Chobee, A.L.S. 5p. and add. Concerning Indian skulls, Indian burials, disease among Indians. Freeman Guide 3233. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1838 February 6 | 1838-02-06 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Geological specimens. Refers to Maclure. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1838 March 1 | 1838-03-01 | 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Hildreth, Samuel P. (Samuel Prescott), 1783-1863.
Samuel P. Hildreth to Samuel George Morton, 1838 March 3 | 1838-03-03 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Marietta, O., A.L.S.1p. and add. Concerning Indian skulls. Also animal skulls. Freeman Guide 1303. Access digital object: | ||||
Harris, Thaddeus William, 1795-1856.
Thaddeus William Harris to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1838 March 13 | 1838-03-13 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 4p. add. Concerning Townshend's plan to reclaim and sell the insects collected by him. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman Sr. To Samuel George Morton, 1838 March 22 | 1838-03-22 | 3p. | ||
Thanks for Taylor's memoir, craniological drawings. Concerning sale of Mr. Mantell's museum. Access digital object: | ||||
Nasymth, Alexander, 1758-1840.
Alexander Nasymth to S[amuel George] Morton, 1838 March 27 | 1838-03-27 | 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
London, A.L.S. 4p.add. Concerning fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
Marmaduke Burrough to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1838 March 31 | 1838-03-31 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Vera Crus, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Political conditions in Mexico. Mentions Maclure. Access digital object: | ||||
Vargas, José María, 1786-1854.
José María Vargas to [Samuel] George Morton, 1838 April 2 | 1838-04-02 | 8" x 10" | ||
Caracas, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning Indian skulls. Freeman Guide 3169. Access digital object: | ||||
Combe, George, 1788-1858.
George Combe to [Samuel George] Morton, 1838 April 4 | 1838-04-04 | 4 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning skulls. Freeman Guide 1497. Access digital object: | ||||
Riddell, John Leonard, 1807-1867.
John Leonard Riddell to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1838 April 6 | 1838-04-06 | 8" x 10" | ||
New Orleans, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Thanks for the books. Wants to subscribe to the Academy's Journal. Concerning reptiles. Access digital object: | ||||
Wied, Maximilian, Prinz von, 1782-1867.
Maximilian, Prinz von Wied to [Samuel George Morton], 1838 April 19 | 1838-04-19 | 7" x 8 3/4" | ||
Neuwied, A.L.S. 2p. Sending fossils. Concerning geological specimens, including minerals. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1838 April 29 | 1838-04-29 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864.
Henry Rowe Schoolcraft to Samuel George Morton, 1838 May 5 | 1838-05-05 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Michilimackinac, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning Indian annuities. Advice on where Morton can see Indians. Freeman Guide 2513. Access digital object: | ||||
Anthony, John Gould, 1804-1877.
John Gould Anthony to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1838 May 13 | 1838-05-13 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Cincinnati, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning Indian skulls. Geological fossils. Freeman Guide 2376. Access digital object: | ||||
Martin, J..
J. Martin to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1838 May 16 | 1838-05-16 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Fort Cass, Calhoun, E. T[enn.], A(?) L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning Indian skulls. Cave near Fort Cass. Freeman Guide 689. Access digital object: | ||||
Edmonds, Frederic.
Frederic Edmonds to Samuel George Morton, 1838 May 31 | 1838-05-31 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Sending Indian skulls and minerals. Freeman Guide 2213. Access digital object: | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Gideon Algernon Mantell to Samuel George Morton, 1838 June 1 | 1838-06-01 | 3p. | ||
Concening his move from Brighton and planned sale of his collection. Geology. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1838 June 3 | 1838-06-03 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Pickering, Charles, 1805-1878.
Charles Pickering to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1838 June 7 | 1838-06-07 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning whereabouts of John Shemo, who "deserted [a vessel]…and was now probably in Wilmington" Access digital object: | ||||
Gibbons, William P. (William Peters), b. 1812.
William P. Gibbons to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1838 June 24 | 1838-06-24 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Glenwood, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Sending specimans of Cicada. Access digital object: | ||||
Audubon, John James, 1785-1851.
John James Audubon to Samuel George Morton, 1838 June 25 | 1838-06-25 | 8" x 10" | ||
Edinburgh, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning ornithology, business matters. Refers to skulls. Freeman Guide 1494. Access digital object: | ||||
Audubon, Victor Gifford, 1809-1860.
Victor Gifford Audubon to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1838 July 7 | 1838-07-07 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning "Birds of America." Refers to prints of crania. Access digital object: | ||||
Pickering, Charles, 1805-1878.
Charles Pickering to S[amuel] George Morton, 1838 July 16 | 1838-07-16 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning whereabouts of John Shemo. Refers to Captain Wilkes' Expedition. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1838 July 28 | 1838-07-28 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Martin, J..
J. Martin to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1838 August 1 | 1838-08-01 | 8" x 10" | ||
Fort Cass, Calhoun, E. Tennessee, A(?)L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning crania. Cherokee. Freeman Guide 690. Access digital object: | ||||
Haldeman, Samuel Stehman, 1812-1880.
Samuel Stehman Haldeman to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1838 August 4 | 1838-08-04 | 8" x 10" | ||
Chicquesalunga near Manitta, Pa., A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning his desciption of a species of fish. Access digital object: | ||||
Powell, W. Byrd (William Byrd), 1799-1866.
W. Byrd Powell to Samuel George Morton, 1838 August 6 | 1838-08-06 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Tuscumbia, Ala., A.L.S. 4p. add. Concerning his collection of crania. Freeman Guide 1305. Access digital object: | ||||
Abadie, E. H. (Eugene Hilarian), 1810-1874.
E. H. Abadie to Samuel G[eorge] Morton, 1838 August 24 | 1838-08-24 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
Picolata, E. Fla., A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning Indian skulls. Freeman Guide 3234. Access digital object: | ||||
Townsend, John Kirk, 1809-1851.
John Kirk Townsend to Sam[uel] Geo[rge] Morton, 1838 September 6 | 1838-09-06 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Garden, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning Michener and his cabinet. Refers to fossils. Access digital object: | ||||
Wood, S..
S. Wood to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1838 October 16 | 1838-10-16 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Canterbury, A.L.S. 4p.add. Concerning animal skulls. Religious matters. Access digital object: | ||||
Combe, George, 1788-1858.
George Combe to Samuel George Morton, 1838 October 19 | 1838-10-19 | 9 1/2" x 11 3/4" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and add. (On the reverse of this letter is a prospectus of a course of sixteen lectures on phrenology to be delivered by George Combe in Boston, October and November [1838]). Plans to inspect collection of American crania. Wants to offer class in Philadelphia. Access digital object: | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman to S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton, 1838 October 20 | 1838-10-20 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Concerning Mr. Dunn's notice for his journal. Access digital object: | ||||
Gray, Asa, 1810-1888.
Asa Gray to Samuel George Morton, 1838 October 23 | 1838-10-23 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 3p. add. Concerning purchase of Morton's collection of shells, and his upcoming trip to Europe. Access digital object: | ||||
Warren, John Collins, 1778-1856.
John Collins Warren to [Samuel George] Morton, 1838 October 28 | 1838-10-28 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Obliged for engravings. Access digital object: | ||||
Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867.
A. D. Bache to Sam[ue]l G[eorge] Morton, 1838 November 2 | 1838-11-02 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. (Transcribes extract of letter from Geo. Combe, Oct. 28 [1838]). Concerning phrenology. Access digital object: | ||||
Combe, George, 1788-1858.
George Combe to Samuel George Morton, 1838 December 3 | 1838-12-03 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning his election to the Academy. Access digital object: | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
William Maclure to Samuel George Morton, 1838 December 3 | 1838-12-03 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mexico, A.L.S. 2p. add. Access digital object: | ||||
Troost, Gerard, 1776-1850.
Gerard Troost to Samuel George Morton, 1838 December 6 | 1838-12-06 | 7 1/2" x 12 3/4" |