Scope and Content: As part of a survey of the Commonwealth commissioned by the governor in 1830 in order to prepare an accurate map of Massachusetts, a geological examination of the state was conducted and a list of mineral, botanical, and zoological specimens of the state compiled.  Two surveys were carried out by Edward Hitchcock of Amherst College, in 1830-1832 and in 1837-1840.  This series contains correspondence between Hitchcock and the governors from both surveys.
Arrangement: Arranged chronologically
Notes: Files for 1835-1836 missing
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