Letters of George W. Bethune [manuscript], 1846-1854.

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Letters of George W. Bethune [manuscript], 1846-1854.

Collection includes a letter to Alexander Dallas Bache (1846 June) in which Bethune recommends a friend for a post, and one to A.T. King (1854 Oct. 7) featuring a quotation beginning "Work on, hope on..."

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University of Virginia. Library

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Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867

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Alexander Dallas Bache (1806-1867) was an important scientific reformer during the early nineteenth century. From his position as superintendent of the United States Coast Survey, and through leadership roles in the scientific institutions of the time, Bache helped bring American science into alignment with the professional nature of its European counterpart. In addition, Bache fostered the reform of public education in America. On July 19, 1806 Alexander Dalla...

Bethune, George W. (George Washington), 1805-1862

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Bethune, George W. (George Washington), 1805-1862

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