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Autograph Letter. Maclure, William. Mexico City, August 27, 1837. 4to addressed postal sheet. Signature clipped away. To Samuel G. Morton. Richly detailed letter discussing the design, reconstruction & finances of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia.
Maclure, William (1763-1840). Merchant, geologist, patron of science, President of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1807-1840, to which he donated the greater part of his valuable library and collections of specimens.
Morton, Samuel G. (1799-1851). Philadelphia physician & naturalist, father of American paleontology.