The contents of this letterpress book are varied. It contains copies of letters, speech drafts, records of monetary accounts, and receipt copies. One letter is
rather extensive and begins "In compliance with your request that I would give an account of my scientific researches during my connection with the College of New Jersey I
furnished the following brief statement of my labors within the period mentioned (page 283)." Other letters are to the United States President, other political figures, and
heads of organizations. The contents of this series are primarily of an official or business nature.
Collection Restrictions:
Microfilm available for most of the collection.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7001, Joseph Henry Collection
