A Statement of Facts Relative to the Establishment and Progress of the Elgin Botanic Garden, and the Subsequent Disposal of the Same to the State of New-York (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Elgin Botanic Garden and the New York State purchase A concise record of how a private garden became a state asset to support medical education and scientific progress in early New York.

This edition outlines the valuation, legal steps, and political support that led to transferring the Elgin botanic garden to the people of New York. It highlights the roles of doctors, lawmakers, and medical societies who pressed for the garden as a vital resource for training and research.

• How the garden was valued and appraised, including cash terms and interest considerations


• The sequence of legislative and civic actions that enabled the transfer


• Key figures and institutions that advocated for the project, from medical societies to state officials


• The broader context of medical education and the garden’s expected contributions to science

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