Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878 Appointment of Benjamin J. French
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00435 Author/Creator: Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: December 21, 1847 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13.4 cm Order a Copy
Appoints French to the assisstant secretary and librarian position at the Smithsonian Institute. Signed by Joseph Henry (Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution) and the Regents of the Smithsonian saying they consent to the appointment.
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