Autograph letters signed (2) : Washington, to A. Hart in Philadelphia, 1853 Feb. 22 and May 12.

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Autograph letters signed (2) : Washington, to A. Hart in Philadelphia, 1853 Feb. 22 and May 12.

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Concerning the publication of his Naval Percussion Lock and Primers, and mentioning the work of the lithographer, Mr. Chillas.

2 items (2 p.); (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Hart, Abraham, 1810-1885

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American publisher born in Philadelphia. He was involved with two prominent publishing firms of his time, including Carey & Hart and, later, Hart & Baird. Served in many leadership positions in the Jewish charitable and educational societies of Philadelphia. From the description of A. Hart letter to R. W. Griswold [manuscript] 1854 Jul 23. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 420463339 ...

Chillas, David, fl. 1852-1859.

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Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard, 1809-1870

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U.S. naval officer and inventor of ordnance. From the description of Reports to Commodore L. Warrington on ordnance, 1848-1849. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58671341 John A. Dahlgren, naval officer, attained the rank of rear admiral. An expert in ordnance, he invented an 11" gun and other devices useful to the Navy. From 1868-70, he was Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance. From the description of Letter, January 28, 1848. (Naval War Col...