Margaretta Hare Morris letter to Dr. B. Coates, 1841 July 14.

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Margaretta Hare Morris letter to Dr. B. Coates, 1841 July 14.

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Margaretta Hare Morris writes to Dear sir, Dr. B. Coates, 14 July 1841, apologizing for troubling him, with an account of her observations of a species of "Tipulous fly" (probably a variety of Crane fly) depositing eggs on a grain of wheat, which she considers important evidence for proof of a theory. Partial editing is evident, apparently in preparation of part of the text for publication. Includes integral envelope, wax seal, and notation of receipt.

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Morris, Margaretta Hare, 1797-1867

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Margaretta Hare Morris was a pioneering figure, thought to be the earliest practicing woman entomologist. Born in Philadelphia, she received no formal secondary education, but studied insects, notably the life cycle of the Hessian fly and the seventeen-year locust, publishing important studies of her findings. She became a respected entomologist, writing numerous papers which were delivered by male colleagues at conferences. In the 1850s, she became the second woman (and first who was a practici...

Coates, Benjamin Hornor, 1797-1881

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