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Henry, Joseph., 10/09/1855-05/10/1862

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 37
Identifier: 79472

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains incoming correspondence to John Gilmary Shea. Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.

Dates

  • 10/09/1855-05/10/1862

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Shelf Location

09/10/02

Container Summary

1 ALS dated 10/9/1855 from Joseph Henry to John Gilmary Shea, asking whether Shea received the Dakota Dictionary he sent him; sent from Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Also, 1 ALS dated 5/10/1862 from Henry to Shea, acknowledging receipt of the Yakama Grammar, enclosing correspondence [not retained], and making reference to a Mr. Taylor; sent from Smithsonian Institution.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - CORRESPONDENCE FROM HENRY, JOSEPH (1855-62): Autographed Letter

HENRY, JOSEPH - CORRESPONDENCE TO SHEA, JOHN GILMARY (1855-62): Autographed Letter

DAKOTA INDIANS - REFERENCE (1855): Autographed Letter

DAKOTA LANGUAGE - REFERENCE (1855): Autographed Letter

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION - REFERENCE (1855): Autographed Letter

YAKAMA LANGUAGE - REFERENCE (1862): Autographed Letter

YAKAMA INDIANS - REFERENCE (1862): Autographed Letter

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION - REFERENCE (1862): Autographed Letter

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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