(1779-1851, American statesman, member of the House of Representatives, first U.S. Minister to Mexico, U.S. Sect'y. of War; the poinsetta, a flower discovered by one of his expeditions to the southwest, is named for him) 1 page autograph letter signed to Alexander Dallas Bache introducing Lieut. J.M. Gillis (1811-1865, American astronomer in charge of the expedition to South America to observe the transit of Venus).

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POINSETT, JOEL ROBERTS. (1779-1851, American statesman, member of the House of Representatives, first U.S. Minister to Mexico, U.S. Sect'y. of War; the poinsetta, a flower discovered by one of his expeditions to the southwest, is named for him) 1 page autograph letter signed to Alexander Dallas Bache introducing Lieut. J.M. Gillis (1811-1865, American astronomer in charge of the expedition to South America to observe the transit of Venus).
Washington, D.C., 29 August, 1840. 4to, integral leaf detached, traces of previous mounting, else near fine. An interesting and important association touching three members of the American scientific community: "I beg leave to introduce to you Lt. J.M. Gillis of the United States Navy who is engaged here in making a series of magnetic observations. He goes to Philadelphia at my instance to examine the instruments in use at the observatory under your direction…"

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