Letter from W.D. Peck to William Jackson, 1789 January 14 Digital
Scope and Contents
Letter from W.D. Peck, in Kittery, Maine, to William Jackson, dated January 14, 1798, regarding the observation and study of insects and fish. Peck mentions sharing insect specimens, and comparing fish he has examined from ponds on his family’s land to Linnean descriptions. He also writes about collections of insect and fish specimens he planned to send to Jackson.
Dates
- Creation: 1789 January 14
Researcher Access
Open for research.
Extent
1 cubic feet ( (3 document boxes, 1 oversize folder))Creator
- From the Collection: Peck, William Dandridge, 1763-1822 (Person)
Repository Details
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