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1858 Oct. 26
Lyman, Benjamin Smith, 1835-1920
Albia (Iowa) - Lyman corrects Mr. Lesley's assumption that he would partake in Uncle Edward's nepotism, but would accept a position if the offer were based on his merit and employment experience. He states indifference to his profession, but considers geology a to have "a pretty fair chance of constant business." Lyman updates Mr. Lesley on the progress of the Iowa survey, and the probabilit... more
1859 Mar. 19
Lyman, Benjamin Smith, 1835-1920
Concord (Mass.) - Lyman requests that Mr. Lesley write with information about the well-being of the family, the Iowa Survey, and leads on geology jobs. He describes several social visits, and comments on the pleasantness of his time in Concord.