Correspondence, 1834-1887, with Joseph Lesley.

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Correspondence, 1834-1887, with Joseph Lesley.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/173465817

This collection represents a lifetime of correspondence with Peter's brother Joseph, with some letters also to his wife, Susan Inches Lesley. The subjects concern travels in Europe, geological and cartographical work, and the U.S. Civil War. There are numerous sketches scattered throughout the letters.

ca. 300 items.

American Philosophical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6921713

American Philosophical Society Library

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Lesley, J. Peter, 1819-1903

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When J. Peter Lesley (1819-1903) graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1838, he intended for the Presbyterian ministry, but when ill health intervened, he was set off on a path that would make him one of the most influential geologists in 19th century Pennsylvania. In order to help rebuild his strength and restore his health, Lesley accepted an appointment with the first Pennsylvania Geological Survey under the direction of Henry Darwin Rogers and engaged in structural a...

Lesley, Joseph

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Lesley, Allen.

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Lesley, Susan I. (Susan Inches), 1823-1904

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