Incoming correspondence to George Engelmann from George Thurber, for 1844-1882. The correspondence relates to difficulties with publication of the report of the Mexican Boundary Survey; ownership of the specimens; dispute with Maj. Emory and Col. J. D. Graham, Thurber's dismissal from the Assay Office because of his refusal to be "taxed"; Mr. Sam'l F. Butterworth and Sickle's affair; Dr. Torrey and Henry's intercession for Thurber. Thurber's lectures at the college of pharmacy in New York; work at the Cooper Institute; appointment to the State Agriculture College in Lansing; inefficiency at college; lifetime appointment as an editor to the American Agriculturist in New York. Work with grasses; Pomological conference in St. Louis; Botanical Club of New York.

Folder contains original letters.