
          Northampton Oct. 2d 1817

Dear friend

I have made out a draft of my geological 
map, and transverse section. I intend to
send a copy to the lyceum accompanied with
specimens from every part of the district.
Perhaps I may make some reflections at
the same time peculiar to myself. I send
you this sketch because it will be some months
before I shall find time to complete the plan.
I think this region already proves the existence
of a granular quartz statum. [Robert] Bakewell's distinction
between granular and metalliferous carbonate
of lime are clearly verified here.

Geologists who have hurried through here by
stage have called this an entire region of the 
primitive formation. You have see that we have
two distinct ranges of granite - one remarkably
free from imbedded minerals, the other as
remarkable for its great number and variety.

We have greenstone [through?] here on [?] containing 
fine specimens of agate, and some zeolite, 
chabazite and chalcedony.

I received your of the 26th Sep., enclosing the
diploma. I have found no remarkable plants here.
I licture in the town hall - I have a clas of
about 25 gentlemen and 40 ladies. Gov. Strong's
daughter, the [?], Hunters etc. belong to
my class.

I fear my hopes at Middlebury College may
suffer some check. Professor Allen [negotiated?] with
me and was a fine fellow. He fell from the college
roof last week and died in 7 hours. I have
not yet begun a correspondence with the other members
of the faculty.

Respectfully yours

Amos Eaton

[Vertically: Note sent a box of my [handson?] minerals from this region E.A. at Michill
by a [?] sloop. Dr. [Amatus] Robbins of Troy sent them on board last June.]
        