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Baxter, George Addison

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1771 - 1841

Biography

A.B.; D.D.; Professor of mathematics and astronomy, 1799; rector (and professor of mathematics and moral philosophy) at W&L, 1799-1829. Professor, Union Theological Seminary, 1829-43. See Crenshaw, TS, I, 158-204; MSS Catolog; See Baxter Family Papers and W&L History Paper No. 3.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Barton, Benjamin Smith , 1805

 File — Box 2, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a letter to George Baxter from Edward Johnson introducing Dr. Barton, December 21, 1805. Pamphlet entitled, "How Many Botany Books Did Thomas Jefferson Own?" mentioning Dr. Barton.

Dates: 1805