Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1875.

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Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1875.

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Two letters from George B. Grant of Charlestown to Fairman Rogers of Newport, RI, dated 6 August and 27 October 1875, concerning the specifications of a calculating machine that Grant is to make for Rogers.

2 items (4 leaves and 1 bound offprint).

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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Grant, George B. (George Barnard), 1849-1917

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George B. Grant designed a new calculating machine, known as the Grant Engine, in 1874. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1875. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155885813 ...

Rogers, Fairman, 1833-1900

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Fairman Rogers (1833-1900) graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with an A.B. in 1853 and an A.M. in 1856. He served as Professor of Civil Engineering until 1864 and as a Trustee from 1871 to 1886 at the University of Pennsylvania. He was engaged in surveys of the Potomac River for the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. He was well published on engineering topics, but was equally well known for riding and driving matters as he was the founder of the Philadelphia Coaching Club and t...