Parsons, Thomas William, 1819-1892. A.L.S. to [Mrs. Anna M. Parsons]; La Scalina, 8 February 1866
File — Folder: 5
Call Number: MS C.1.8
Scope and Contents
Reports a conversation with Dr. Jeffries Wyman about the possibility of Dante's having seen the Southern Cross, as suggested by [Friedrich Heinrich Alexander von] Humboldt in Cosmos; wishes his wife to present the question to Professor [Benjamin] Peirce.
4p.
Signed "W".
Printed in part in More Books for Oct. 1938, pp. 364-365.
Dates
- 8 February 1866
Creator
- From the Collection: Parsons, Thomas William (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Collection:
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 50.00 Items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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