DS, 1816 April 16, [Amherst, Mass.].

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DS, 1816 April 16, [Amherst, Mass.].

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A fourteen year contract between Noah Webster and Barzillai and Henry Hudson of the Hudson Co. of Hartford Conn., assigning "the sole and exculsive right of printing, publishing and vending his American Spelling Book." Also includes a Henry Hudson stipulation for Noah Webster's son "William G. Webster as an apprentice or clerk".

4 pages 25 x 19.5 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Webster, Noah, 1758-1843

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American lexicographer, textbook author, spelling reformer, word enthusiast, and editor; b. in Hartford, Conn.; attended Yale and taught school in the Hartford area; moved to New Haven, Conn., in 1798. From the description of Noah Webster papers, 1786-1980. (New Haven Colony Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 319706045 Noah Webster (1758-1843) was an American lexicographer, author and editor. He is best known for his spellers (early spelling textbooks) and his ...