Physicist (1797-1878) who conducted experiments in the field of electromagnetism and served as the first secretary of the Smithsonian Institute. LS, one page, 8 x 10, Smithsonian Institution letterhead, March 17, 1876. Letter regarding a paper sent by Henry as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, in full: "In reply to your letter of the 6th inst., we would suggest that you present your paper on Lost Lake to Prof. F. V. Hayden, U.S. Geologist, Washington, D.C." In very good to fine condition, with scattered light stains.
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