Cooper, Peter (1791-1883) to unknown [incomplete]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06473.02 Author/Creator: Cooper, Peter (1791-1883) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1830 Pagination: 3 p. ; 30.8 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses coal and gas in firing ore and limestone. "...the cole being largest would role away from it in part towards the center and out side of the furnace leaving the ore and limestone in a position in the furnace where it will be likely to setel without much change..." Lacks at least the first leaf of the letter.
Cooper was a well known inventor and manufacturer. He built the famous "Tom Thumb" prototype locomotive, which was used to demonstrate the potential of steam-powered rail transport. He was also the founder of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Art and Science.
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