Correspondence
Subtitle: Geyer (Karl) and Engelmann (George)
Published: 1843
Language: ger
Number of pages: 39
Subjects: Scrophulariaceae; Ranunculaceae; Dodecatheon; Umbelliferae; Violaceae; Pandanus; Leavenworthia; Identification; Anemone; Botanists; Portulacaceae; Correspondence; Lewisia; Botanical specimens; Wyethis helianthoidies; Liliaceae; Saxifragaceae; Dracaena; Cyperaceae; Berberidaceae; Thlaspi; Discovery and exploration; Plants; Opuntia; Carex; Compositae; Araceae; Melocactus; Thaspium; Cereus; Cruciferae; Arum; Juniperus andina; Veronica; Ecology; Primulaceae; Pandanaceae; Collection and preservation; Saxifraga granulata; Cypripedium apetabile; Pinaceae; Arabis; Claytonia
Other titles: George Engelmann Papers, 1831-1914.
Description: Incoming correspondence to George Engelmann from Karl (Charles) Andreas Geyer, for 1843-1846. The correspondence relates to collections for Engelmann and others. Descriptions of flora in each area. Political discussions and also of difficulties between collectors and botanists; living conditions in each area. Planned expedition to Oregon with Sir William. Narrative of explorers, scientists, Indians, drunks, economic possibilities of area. (4-6-1844). Life in Hawaii. Question about ownership of specimens. Sale of equipment to pay debts. Economic plants of Pacific (Oceania).

Folder contains original letters.
Notes: The collection is open for research.

George Engelmann Papers, 1831-1914 / Correspondence (Collection 1 RG 4/1/5/1), Missouri Botanical Garden Archives.

Original material in German, with typewritten English translation.

Finding aid available from Missouri Botanical Garden Library and online http://www.mobot.org/MOBOT/molib/part2.pdf.