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to James Wilson Grimes

Written in secretarial hand and signed by Secretary of the Navy Welles to Grimes, U.S. Senator from Iowa who chaired the Committee on Naval Affairs. Wants to "invite your attention" to the estimate submitted last November to provide for the...

GLC05997

[Patent for Stephen H. Long's improvement in the construction of boilers or steam generators, and of wheels for locomotive steam engines]

Signed by Jackson as President. Countersigned by Edward Livingston as Secretary of State and Roger Brooke Taney as Attorney General. Contains a seal and yellow ribbon.

GLC06367

Patent issued to Robert Dennis for improvement to steam engine (c/s Clay)

Countersigned by Henry Clay. Joined with a yellow ribbon.

GLC07020

[Petition and summons for Harrison C. Goodell adversus David A. Powell]

Goodell sued Powell for the remainder of a bill for a steam engine Powell bought for use in a sawmill. Lincoln represents Powell, who claims that the boiler required repairs and other hardware was missing, which cost more than the $75 dollar balance...

GLC00304

to William F. Smith

William S. Rosecrans writes to General Smith to discuss commercial opportunities for trade with Mexico. He mentions possible steam and rail connections and comments on cattle raising opportunities. Closes the letter by asking about President Grant's...

GLC00858

to Elizabeth Smith and children

Smith describes his march from Washington, loading and unloading baggage cars, and being ordered to load the wounded onto steamers at Acquia Creek. They are camped within the sights of Confederate artillery. Addressed from Virginia nearly opposite...

GLC04189.20

to Oliver Evans

Requests that Evans try out his engine against Watt's and promises that if Evan's's is in any way superior, there will be a good deal of interest in the engine.

GLC04331

[Speech delivered to the Great Central Fair of Buffalo]

Former President Fillmore notes historic inventions and developments, such as the rail road, steam engine, and telegraph, that have shaped Buffalo since the city's 1832 Centennial Celebration. Refers to the farewell addresses of Presidents George...

GLC04884.02

to Michel G. de Crevecoeur

Franklin thanks Crevecoeur for gifts received the previous summer, as well as pointing out the pros and cons of a steam engine in the postscript, dated February 17.

GLC07899

to Henry Dearborn

Lists the estimated costs of constructing the first steam-powered U.S. naval vessel. Fulton estimates that $25,000 will be required for three months, with the amount decreasing after that. Costs include materials, wages, and a monthly payment to the...

GLC02302