Clarence King Papers, 1873-1894
Mss.B.K621
Clarence King Papers | 1873-1894 | 0.25 lin. feet | Box 1 | |
King, Clarence, 1842-1901.
ALS to Samuel Franklin Emmons, San Francisco, Calif. | 1873 January 30 | 7p. | ||
Arrangements for more pay, office space. Will give Emmons editorship of vol. II. Works as an expert for the Richmond Co. for $5000 fee, but can do no more. Family anxieties. | ||||
King, Clarence, 1842-1901.
ALS to Samuel Franklin Emmons, San Francisco, Calif. | 1873 April 1 | 4p. | ||
Family misfortune interferes with work. On Arnold's suggestion, plans to meet with Emmons in the Wasatch. | ||||
King, Clarence, 1842-1901.
ALS to Samuel Franklin Emmons, Cheyenne, Wyo. | 1877 August 26 | 13p. | ||
Usual August illness. Hears Richmond has lost the case. Life in Cheyenne; women's response to the place. | ||||
King, Clarence, 1842-1901.
ALS to Samuel Franklin Emmons, [New York, N.Y.] | 1878 December 30 | 4p. | ||
Does not "think it necessary to have any letters written against the present incumbent and that is of course a relief for it is not pleasant to make war." Confident he will get the appointment [to head the USGS]. Asks for a letter on his behalf: "They should harp somewhat on executive faculty on a critical familiarity and knowledge as to economical geology and the fact that first class man has sufficient confidence to serve within an organization over which I should preside." Henry Adams' lukewarm contribution. | ||||
King, Clarence, 1842-1901.
ALS to Samuel Franklin Emmons, [New York, N.Y.] | [ca.1878] | 4p. | ||
Wishes he could get in the saddle and go off with Emmons again. Always trusted Emmons so much in matters of "geology and campaigning" that he "nearly always felt anxious about someone else and went with the weaker brethren, so it happened that I saw less of you than anyone in the old Corps." Urges Emmons to keep up in geology. | ||||
King, Clarence, 1842-1901.
ALS to Samuel Franklin Emmons, [New York, N.Y.] | 1881 April 23 | 3p. | ||
Will be examining a mine in Virginia for some Englishmen. "I must say your position on the subject of my resignation is ill judged and sordid. I have more interest than any man in the permanence and success of the Geological Survey and I firmly & honestly believe Powell is the best living Director for it." | ||||
King, Clarence, 1842-1901.
ALS to Samuel Franklin Emmons, [New York, N.Y.] | [1881] July 25 | 4p. | ||
Re: Chamberlin, his opinions, and the Directorship of the Survey. Intends to resume his old appointment, but believes they should get together and discuss the directorship soon. | ||||
King, Clarence, 1842-1901.
ALS to Samuel Franklin Emmons, Brunswick | [1889] (Saturday) | 4p. | ||
Joy over Emmons's engagement. Re: sale of a Rembrandt. | ||||
King, Clarence, 1842-1901.
ALS to Samuel Franklin Emmons, Brunswick | [1889?] | 1p. | ||
Appreciates "the feelings & high sense of duty which led you to face the hopeless ordeal which I see has gone against you.". | ||||
King, Clarence, 1842-1901.
ALS to Samuel Franklin Emmons, [New York, N.Y.] | [1894] 18th | 4p. | ||
"Walcott has gone over to Powell and has concluded to go in for the succession himself... Keep an eye on Walcott and see if Marklie's fears are well grounded. It seems to em that Walcott was perhaps a little elated at finding himself in the centre of Survey influences and might take himself a little too seriously." | ||||
King, Clarence, 1842-1901.
ALS to Samuel Franklin Emmons, [New York, N.Y.] | [1894] (Tuesday) | 4p. | ||
Powell's resignation seems sure. Agassiz as a key figure. | ||||
King, Clarence, 1842-1901.
ALS to Samuel Franklin Emmons, [New York, N.Y.] | n.d. | 1p. | ||
Postscript: hopes he made an appointment with Sen. Walcott. |