Joseph Henry / Seeking confidential information about the American Public Signed

Description: Seeking confidential information about the American Public Health Association in an autograph letter, signed and marked "confidential" 9 November 1872, on Smithsonian Institution letterhead, to Dr. Edward Jarvis of Dorchester, Massachusetts Author: Henry, Joseph (1797-1878; first secretary of the Smithsonian Institution) Title: Seeking confidential information about the American Public Health Association in an autograph letter, signed and marked "confidential" 9 November 1872, on Smithsonian Institution letterhead, to Dr. Edward Jarvis of Dorchester, Massachusetts Description: 8vo. 2-pages, approximately 150 words; docketed by Jarvis at the head of the first page. In part: "While anxious to cooperate with every proper effort to advance the cause of knowledge, I must be careful ... there are quite a number of names [in the association] of trustworthy men ... others are not of a character fitted to advance properly te objects of the association." Henry is particularly remembered for advances that led to the founding of the U.S. Weather Bureau. Jarvis (1803-1884) was one of the leading 19th-century advocates for care of the insane (see DAB). Folded, but very good. Seller ID: 46825 Subject: Americana, District of Columbia We are a Washington, D.C. based bookstore in business for over 40 years. We specialize in Americana and general Antiquarian books. Terms All orders ship within three business days. Standard mail is USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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