Papers, 1812-1815.

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Papers, 1812-1815.

Letters and documents related to inventions, patents, and other business ventures of Robert Fulton: Copy of a letter addressed to James Monroe, February 13, 1812, concerning a patent dispute between Fulton and Dr. William Thornton; copy of an undated letter to H. Vandeman, in regards to an invention; draft of an agreement between Messrs. Robert Fulton, Peter Jay Mumro, B. DeWitt, and Archibald Bruce; and memorandum of an agreement, March 26, 1813, between Fulton and Swartwout, concerning the invention of a torpedo. Also includes a printed biographical sketch and portrait of Robert Fulton.

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Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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James Monroe, fifth president of the United States of America (b. April 28, 1758, Monroe Hall, Virginia-d. July 4, 1831, New York, New York) fought with distinction in the Continental Army, and he practiced law in Fredericksburg, Virginia. As a young politician, he joined the anti-Federalists in the Virginia Convention which ratified the Constitution, and in 1790, an advocate of Jeffersonian policies, he was elected United States Senator. As Minister to France in 1794-1796, Monroe showed strong ...

Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815

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Civil engineer, artist, and inventor. From the description of Letter : New York, to Edward P. Livingston, Clermont, [N.Y.], 1814 February 11. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 50631960 Inventor, engineer, and artist. From the description of Papers, 1812-1815. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 50799372 Inventor. From the description of Robert Fulton papers, 1809-1838. (Columbia University In the City of New York). World...