Papers of Stephen Elliott, 1791-1829 (inclusive).

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Papers of Stephen Elliott, 1791-1829 (inclusive).

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Consists of correspondence (mostly incoming) 1803-1828, from Henry Muhlenberg, James Macbride and others; a botanical manuscript containing Elliott's firsthand observations of 280 species of plants, 1810-1814; a notebook, 1791-1810, concerning his slaves and notes on gardening, rotation of crops and other topics; subscription forms from Elliott's book: A sketch of the botany ... ; and miscellaneous manuscripts, such as plant lists.

ca. 1 linear ft.

Harvard University, Botany Libraries

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Harvard University, Botany Libraries

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