Letter, 1854 Apr. 15, Washington [D.C.] to "My dear Sir" [i.e. Josiah Warren, n.p.].

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Letter, 1854 Apr. 15, Washington [D.C.] to "My dear Sir" [i.e. Josiah Warren, n.p.].

Concerns patenting and sale of patents for stereotype process, plans for publication of the Congressional Globe, imminent changes at the Smithsonian Institution, and use of stereotype and the Library of Congress.

[4] p. on 1 l. Holograph signed.

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University of Michigan

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Jewett, Charles C. (Charles Coffin), 1816-1868

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Librarian, Smithsonian Institution. From the description of Letter, 1854 Apr. 15, Washington [D.C.] to "My dear Sir" [i.e. Josiah Warren, n.p.]. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34368994 ...

Warren, Josiah, 1798-1874

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The Periodical letter was published from 1854-1858. From the description of Letter [1853? n.p.] to "Dear and honored Sir" [n.p.]. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34368974 Josiah Warren was a reformer, philosophical anarchist and inventor. Born in Boston, he was living in Cincinnati by 1821. In 1825 he fell under the influence of Robert Owen and moved to New Harmony, Ind., but within two years found he was opposed to all forms of government. He returned to Cinci...