Handwritten letter to James Curtis Booth (1810-1888) from the James Curtis Booth Papers. Booth, a nineteenth-century analytical chemist, established the first student training laboratory in 1836. He was also the chief melter and refiner of the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. In his letter, Baker requests an analysis of a 5-gallon demijohn of alum water.
Edward N. Kent writes to James Curtis Booth (1810-1888) fretting that the position he applied to at the United States Assay Office may be filled politically.
Edward N. Kent writes to James Curtis Booth (1810-1888) to solicit advice concerning the position of Assayer at the United States Assay Office at New York.
T. Roberts Baker writes to apologize to James Curtis Booth (1810-1888) for a delayed response to assay results. Baker also mentions a visit from Conrad William Faber, Booth's brother-in-law.
