]> mather_ww William Williams Mather Correspondence An inventory of his correspondence at Syracuse University MRC &su_name; &su_address; 21 Sep 2010 Michele Combs 21 Sep 2010 English Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Mather, W. W. (William Williams), 1804-1859. William Williams Mather Correspondence 1836 1 folder (SC) Correspondence between the American geologist and Stephen Van Rensselaer, about Mather's intention to join a geological survey of the state of New York. 3169574 English Biographical History

William Williams Mather (1804-1859) was an American scientist, particularly interested in chemistry and mineralogy. A graduate of West Point, he served as an instructor there for six years before leaving the military to devote himself to the sciences. He wrote numerous papers and taught at the university level in the fields of chemistry, mineralogy, and geology.

Stephen Van Rensselaer III (1764-1839) was an important early citizen of New York, being a landowner and soldier. He served as Lieutenant Governor of New York from 1795-1801.

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

The William Williams Mather Correspondence consists of one letter from Mather to Stephen Van Rensselaer, concerning Mather's intention to join a geological survey of the state of New York.

 Arrangement of the Collection

Single item.

 Subject and Genre Headings New York State Science and medicine Mather, W. W. (William Williams), 1804-1859. Van Rensselaer, Stephen, 1764-1839. Geologists -- New York (State) Geologists -- United States. Correspondence. Geologists. Access Restrictions

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Acquisition Information

Unspecified, 1969.

 Inventory Correspondence Van Rensselaer, Stephen III1836580