Seeking Confidential Information About The American Public Health Association In An Autograph

by Joseph Henry First Secretary Of The Smithsonian Institution

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8vo. 2-pages, approximately 150 words; docketed by Jarvis at the head of the first page. In part: While anxious to cooperate with every proper effort to advance the cause of knowledge, I must be careful … there are quite a number of names in the association of trustworthy men … others are not of a character fitted to advance properly te objects of the association. Henry is particularly remembered for advances that led to the founding of the U.S. Weather Bureau. Jarvis

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