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Adams, John, 1735-1826 to Samuel Latham Mitchill

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07532 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Quincy, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 7, 1817 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Adams in retirement to Mitchill, a well-known scientist from New York City. Their correspondence deals with archeological findings. From the docket they are discussing "Babylonian bricks." Asks when a monument to Daniel, the Biblical prophet, was erected and by whom. Also is curious about the ancient language inscribed on it; mentions Hebrew, Egyptian Hieroglyphics, and Chaldean. Says if he was 50 years younger he would accompany him to figure out the problem. Adams spelled the name "Mitchell" at the bottom of the page.

Adams, John, 1735-1826
Mitchill, Samuel L. (Samuel Latham), 1764-1831

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