| 1 | Author: | Le Conte, John Eatton, 1784-1860 | Add |
| Title: | John Eatton Le Conte papers, 1816-1877 | ||
| Dates: | 1816-1877 | ||
| Abstract: | The John Le Conte Papers contain a range of correspondence, most of which deals with discussions of natural history. Le Conte was a scientist whose interests were in natural history, especially entomology. Le Conte worked at the United States Army Corp of Topographical Engineers, and his correspondence relating to their surveys provide details on the state of eastern seaports and harbors in the mid-eighteenth century. Most of the correspondence is incoming and it is often either orders from superiors to Le Conte or field reports from subordinates to LeConte. The orders for Le Conte to organize an expedition to explore Florida are included. View finding aid for a full description | ||
| Call #: | Mss.B.L493.3 | ||
| Extent: | 0.25 Linear Feet | ||
| Topics: | Education | Exploration. | Military History | Science and technology | ||
| Genre: | General Correspondence | Military Records | Official Government Documents and Records | ||
| Subjects: | Harbors -- United States. | Military topography. | Natural history. | Topographical surveying -- United States. |
