Letter, 1808 January 12, Boston, [Massachusetts] to Thomas Jefferson, Washington [D.C.].

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Letter, 1808 January 12, Boston, [Massachusetts] to Thomas Jefferson, Washington [D.C.].

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Describes his invention for discharging shot; new type of forearms; will throw musket balls or buck or duck shot; made of brick and iron; not yet decided whether it would be cannon or gun; asks this letter be shown to Gen. Dearborn.

3 p. on 1 leaf ; 20 cm. x 32 cm.

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