Charles Bessey, Letters, 1891

Washington, D.C. July 22, 1891

Dear Professor Bessey, I see by the American Geologist that Prof. Hicks has left the University of Nebraska and the chair of Geology is vacant. Would there be any chance for me? I have been in the U. S. Geological Survey for the past two years and a half and taught geology in connection with Botany and natural history for two years in Miami University. You have considerable to say in the matter, doubtless, and a word from you would be of service. I enclose you a formal application for the

position, which you may present to the proper authorities in case there is any chance for me. My work in the Geological Survey is too much of a routine to allow me opportunity for original work and so I am seeking professorial life again. Yours very truly Joseph F James. U.S. Geol. Survey I would refer you to Prof. N. H. Winchell, Minneapolis, Minn. Prof Edw. Orton, Columbus, Ohio; A.D. Walcott, US Geol Sur. Washington, D.C. Robt. T Hill, Austin Texas, (now in Washington, 1416 20th St. NW.) Edw. W. Claypole, Akron, Ohio. etc, as to my geological knowledge.

Washington, D. C. July 22, 1891 To the Regents of the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb.

Sirs:- I have the honor to make an application for the position of Professor of Geology in your University, as I understand the chair is now vacant. I am at present Assistant Geologist of the U.S. Geological Survey, and have been connected with the organization since the spring of 1889. Previous to that I was professor of Botany and Geology in Miami University, Oxford Ohio, and in the Maryland

Agricultural College. I would refer you to Mr. A. D. Walcott, Chief Paleontologist U. S. Geol. Survey under whom I have been for about two years: Prof Edw Orton, State Geologist Columbus, O. N. H. Winchell State Geologist, Minneapolis Minn: Dr. J. S. Newberry School of Mines, Columbia College, New York City, etc. I am a fellow of the Am. Geological Society and of the Am. Asso Adv. Science: a member of the Philosophical and Biological Societies of Washington, & of the [ ] [ ] Soc. of Nat. History. Very truly Joseph F. James M. Sc. Akron Ohio U.S. Geol. Survey

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