James B. Guthrie (1792 - 1869), United States Secretary of the Treasury from 1853-1857, writes to James Curtis Booth (1810-1888) concerning finances and requisitions.
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 alum-rich water found on the property of a certain poor woman in need of funds.
James Curtis Booth (1810-1888), melter and refiner of the United States Mint, writes to James Guthrie (1794-1869), Secretary of the Treasury, to discuss the shipment of fusible alloys.
Full title: "Catalogue of Medals and Coins. For the disposal of the best collection of Medals, Coins, and Numismatical Works in the United States. Catalogue of a grand collection of Coins and Medals..."
Invention case file, containing correspondence related to the process of applying for and receiving a patent. Photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration.
