Joseph Henry Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JOSEPH HENRY
Born: December 17, 1797 in Albany, New York
Died: May 13, 1878 in Washington, District of Columbia
Biography
Joseph Henry (1797-1878), a physicist and scientific administrator, discovered electromagnetic induction and self-induction. He is also credited with the invention of the electric motor (1829) and later invented low-resistance and high-resistance galvanometers. In 1893, his name was given to the standard electrical unit of inductive resistance, the henry. In 1846, Henry became the first Secretary of the newly organized Smithsonian Institution, where he established a continuing tradition of research. Under his leadership, weather reporting stations were connected by telegraph in the U.S. In the spring of 1863, Henry was one of the founding members of the National Academy of Science and served as Academy President from 1867. He was both President of the National Academy of Science and Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution until his death.
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JOSEPH HENRY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/08/1866 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 17974Autograph letter signed by Joseph Henry and Donald MacLeod, containing correspondence related to Professor Henry D. Rogers. Dated July 8, 1866, from the Smithsonian Institution, it includes details about MacLeod's desire to contact Rogers.Price: $475.00
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JOSEPH HENRY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/24/1858 - HFSID 27328Letter from Joseph Henry, handwritten and signed, dated March 24, 1858, addressed to Professor Joseph Le Courte. Henry praises Le Courte's lectures and seeks assistance on a survey. Contains three pages of detailed correspondence discussing scientific contributions and collaboration.
Sale Price $995.00
$1,200.00
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JOSEPH HENRY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/07/1857 - HFSID 31637Letter of regret written by Joseph Henry, signed as "Joseph Henry", dated January 26, 1858. Addressed to W. W. Weildon Esq, mentioning inability to attend due to prior engagements. Document highlights Henry's role as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
Price: $650.00
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JOSEPH HENRY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/22/1862 - HFSID 80719Autograph letter signed: "Joseph Henry", dated August 22, 1862, addressed to Samuel Felton. Discussing a package containing copies of Dr. Woolsey's Eulogy, Henry expresses concern about its delivery and offers to send more copies if needed.
Price: $500.00
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JOSEPH HENRY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/26/1891 - HFSID 2157Letter from Joseph Henry granting permission to publish a catalogue of American chilopods, signed "Joseph Henry" as Secretary of the Smithsonian. Dated September 21, 1861, the letter includes details about the institution's policies and expresses regret for a missed meeting.
Price: $800.00
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JOSEPH HENRY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/21/1863 - HFSID 3232Autograph letter signed: "Joseph Henry" as Secretary of the Smithsonian, dated November 21, 1863, expresses gratitude for an inscription related to the monument to Rumford. Henry discusses its inclusion in a report and requests additional information.
Sale Price $545.00
$650.00
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JOSEPH HENRY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/29/1864 - HFSID 2026Letter of introduction signed by Joseph Henry as Secretary of the Smithsonian, dated November 29, 1864. The letter introduces Major Smyth of the Royal English Artillery, requesting attention from U.S. Army officers for Smyth's visit.
Price: $500.00
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JOSEPH HENRY - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 03/02/1870 - HFSID 32620Manuscript letter signed by Joseph Henry on March 2, 1870, addressed to Hon. G[eorge] F[ranklin] Edmunds. The letter discusses assistance for J. P. Marsh in securing documents related to U.S. financial, industrial, and agricultural interests, including a handwritten postscript initialed J.H.
Price: $450.00
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JOSEPH HENRY - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 03/07/1841 - HFSID 1761Manuscript letter signed: "Joseph Henry", dated March 4, 1841, addressed to Edward Jarvis, M.D. Discussing the timely arrival of a package at the Institute, Henry served as Secretary of the Smithsonian and made significant contributions to science.
Price: $450.00
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JOSEPH HENRY - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 03/29/1869 - HFSID 41919Manuscript letter signed by Joseph Henry, dated March 29, 1869, addressed to George N. Lawrence. In the letter, Henry requests articles be sent to the Smithsonian Institution, mentioning specific items. Additional notes are present from unknown hands.
Price: $450.00
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JOSEPH HENRY - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 04/03/1868 - HFSID 153534Manuscript letter signed: "Joseph Henry" as Secretary of the Smithsonian, dated April 3, 1868. Addressed to Rev. E. C. Bolles, discussing sample exchanges, including a request for diatomaceous earth for distribution. Henry's significant contributions to science are noted.
Sale Price $625.00
$750.00
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JOSEPH HENRY - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 04/29/1874 - HFSID 87219Manuscript letter signed "Joseph Henry" as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, dated April 29, 1874. The letter informs W.A. Stearns Jr. of a special discount on publications, contrary to usual practice. Includes historical context about Henry's contributions to physics.
Price: $700.00
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JOSEPH HENRY - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 05/15/1869 - HFSID 32070Manuscript letter signed "Joseph Henry" as Secretary of the Smithsonian, dated May 15, 1869, addressed to A. P. Rockwell. Henry discusses the unavailability of a specific report and suggests checking the Smithsonian Report for 1856 in Boston libraries.
Sale Price $375.00
$450.00
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JOSEPH HENRY - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 10/29/1875 - HFSID 268435Manuscript letter signed by Joseph Henry, dated October 29, 1875, addressed to A.L. Child. Discussing a typographical error in reports from May to December 1873, Henry notes the correction to be made in the next volume.
Sale Price $395.00
$475.00
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JOSEPH HENRY - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 12/09/1862 - HFSID 1630Manuscript letter signed "Joseph Henry" as Secretary of the Smithsonian, dated December 9, 1862, addressed to Prof. Alex C. Twilling. Henry expresses his inability to provide information about Girard College while endorsing Twilling's potential candidacy for President.
Sale Price $375.00
$450.00
