Name/Title
Erza Fisk letter to Dr. Wm. Horton dated 1833 Feb. 11Entry/Object ID
2022.1.9Description
Writing from Lexington, Georgia, on February 11, 1833, Ezra Fisk updates Dr. William Horton on his health, pastoral activities, and observations regarding the lack of active geologists or formal mineral collections in the state. He notes his limited attempts at collecting local specimens—including quartz, tourmaline, and trace amounts of gold—while explaining that personal circumstances and a lack of local exchange opportunities constrain his collection efforts. Additionally, Fisk addresses local health news, mentioning the prevalence of scarlet fever in the South and commenting on mutual acquaintances back in New York.Collection
William Horton PapersCreate Date
October 14, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026
