Papers, 1812-1883.

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Hoyne, Thomas, 1817-1883. Papers, 1812-1883.

Title

Papers, 1812-1883.

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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122420078

Abstract

Account of purchase of the Clarke telescope for the observatory at the University of Chicago, and facts concerning the origin of the Chicago Astronomical Society in 1863; copied by George M. Higginson from private notes of Thomas Hoyne, sent by committee to secure the telescope from Alvin Clarke and Sons. Includes covering letter from G.M. Higginson.

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12 p.

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American Institute of Physics

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SNAC Resource ID: 6709997

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Hoyne, Thomas, 1817-1883

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A Chicago lawyer with Galena, Illinois connections, Hoyne was at various times U.S. district attorney, U.S. marshal, and mayor of Chicago. He was a member of various scientific and literary societies. He died in a railroad accident in New York. From the description of Letter, September 15, 1846. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 226967115 ...