9 July 1837

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine A. Pattison

Apologizes profusely for not writing back sooner and expresses his fondness for her and her friendship. States he has been consumed with perfecting his telegraph, which is "nearly ready to put into operation." Writes very personally and asks about Pattison's summer plans. Advises that if she goes to Saratoga, she should not expect to experience the same pleasures as last year, possibly referring to a former love. Discusses parties he has attended and mutual acquaintances. Addressed to Pattison in Troy, New York.

GLC06327

27 August 1837

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine Pattison

Mentions visiting Boston, Plymouth, and Cape Cod where he made a search for the relics of the Mayflower and the Pilgrims. Updates her on the progress of the telegraph. Reports that the telegraph is testing well but expresses some anxiety over being beaten to the punch. " ... I have reason to fear that other nations will have taken the hint, and will rob me both of the credit and the profit." Mentions what is being printed in journals about the issue. Comments on visiting her and tells her he loves receiving her letters. Discusses the works of Hannah More, an English evangelical writer…

GLC06328

1865-1870

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Header Record

Title: Letter and engraving of Samuel F. B. Morse, inventor of the telegraph [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC06329

12 December 1796

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Document signed

Title: [Patent for George Chandler's improvement in making nails]

Signed by Washington as President. Countersigned by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State and Charles Lee as Attorney General. Chandler's written description of his improvement is signed by J. Churchman and Peter Barker as witnesses. Includes a paper seal and light blue ribbon.

GLC06040

4 May 1883

Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931

Document signed

Title: [Contract between The Edison Electric Illuminating Co. of Shamokin, Pennsylvania and Thomas Alva Edison]

Also signed by members of the Edison Electric Illuminating Co., William H. Dougherty, President; John Mullen, Treasurer; and William Beury, Secretary. Signed as a witness by A. Robertson. Agreement to electrify the town of Shamokin, Pennsylvania. Edison agrees to furnish the town with a central station plant and a system of pole lines for $19,209. Details the payment arrangements. Notes dated 15 October 1883 and 25 October 1883 on pages two and three detail information on payments still due and payments made on the account.

GLC05971

12 June 1796

Whitney, Eli, 1765-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Timothy Pitkin

Whitney, noted for his invention of the cotton gin, informs Connecticut State Senator Pitkin that Whitney's business partner, Phineas Miller, will soon arrive in New Haven. Refers to an enclosed letter for [John?] Wordsworth (not included), requesting letters of introduction for Wordsworth's acquaintances in Europe. Requests that Pitkin bring Wordsworth's letters of introduction to New Haven.

GLC05973

circa 1928

Header Record

Title: Collection of three items related to Thomas Edison and agriculture [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC05791

4 June 1858

Ericsson, John, 1803-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John B. Kitchen

Written by noted Swedish inventor Ericsson. Tells him to put off construction of the "Caloric boat." Regrets having to say this because he believes the engine would useful. Says he wants to test other large engines that are weaker before they continue on the potentially more powerful Caloric engine.

GLC05857

14 December 1792

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that "I shall be able to bring with me everything which can be collected in this Country respecting Canals." Says he has heard that Knox is considering hiring an expensive director from England. Believes this is unnecessary as he has the fullest confidence in his own services. He has, however, developed a relationship with Mr. [James] Rumsey, the "greatest Mechanical genius in that line known in Europe." Says he will know soon if the gentleman will be able to serve them. Updates him on news from England, including the possibility of war and their upcoming congressional…

GLC02437.05735

circa 1861-1865

Ericsson, John, 1803-1889

Photograph

Title: In greatcoat, standing 1/2 length portrait, arms crossed on chest

Ink inscription on recto "Capt. Ericcson [sic]." Graphite inscription on verso "Capt. Ericcson." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway, New York. 108 Calle de la Habana, Habana. 31 Passage du Havre, Paris."

GLC05111.02.1404

circa 1861-1865

Ericsson, John, 1803-1889

Photograph

Title: In greatcoat, vignette bust portrait

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1861..." Graphite inscription on verso "John Ericson" "John Ericson." Photographers imprint on verso: "Charles D. Fredricks & Co. 'Specialite,' 587 Broadway, New York."

GLC05111.02.1405

1837-1883

Twining, Alexander Catlin, 1801-1884

Header Record

Title: Archive of Alexander Twining, including inventions, writings and patents [Decimalized .01- .07]

Twining was an astronomer, and invented an ice-making apparatus. The archive includes: supplement to patent application, bound handwritten scientific journal, essay, various letters and diagrams.

GLC07242

2 May 1828

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Document signed

Title: [Patent for Silas Hyde's improvements in the bedstead]

Signed by Adams as President. Countersigned by Henry Clay as Secretary of State and William Wirt as Attorney General. Docketed and signed by Henry L. Ellsworth, Commissioner of Patents. Sealed and bound with bright red ribbon.

GLC07324

13 June 1848

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Document signed

Title: [Patent for Jordan L. Mott's improvement in the process of chilling castings]

Signed by Buchanan as Secretary of State. Countersigned by Edmund Burke, Commissioner of Patents. Mott's written description of his improvement is signed by Edward Lewis and M. D. Van Doren as witnesses. Contains a one-page diagram of Mott's invention. Sealed and bound with faded white ribbon.

GLC07325

29 May 1835

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Document signed

Title: [Patent for Nathan Currier's improvements in a machine designed to excavate and remove earth]

Signed by Jackson as President. Countersigned by [Adam?] Birkins as Acting Secretary of State, and Benjamin Franklin Butler as Attorney General. Sealed and bound with mauve ribbon.

GLC07327

16 August 1808

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Document signed

Title: [Patent for John Templeman's improvement in the chain bridge]

Signed by Jefferson as President. Countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State and Caesar Augustus Rodney as Attorney General. Templeman's written description of his improvement is signed by Thomas Corcoran and John Oto as witnesses. The final page, signed by Henry Leavitt Ellsworth, contains a written description of several diagrams of Templeman's invention. Sealed and bound with faded white ribbon.

GLC07328

15 July 1816

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Document signed

Title: [Patent for Schuyler Fisher's improvement in the Hatter's Plank Kettle]

Signed by Madison as President. Countersigned by James Monroe as Secretary of State and Richard Rush as Attorney General. Fisher's written description of his invention is signed by Samuel Fisher and Aston Peren as witnesses.

GLC07330

12 March 1836

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Document signed

Title: [Patent for Charles Richardson's improvement in blacksmith's cast iron hollow forge backs]

Signed by Jackson as President. Countersigned by John Forsyth as Secretary of State and Benjamin Franklin Butler as Attorney General. Richardson's written description of his improvement is signed by Albert and Cyrus Richardson as witnesses. Docketed 24 November 1837 by Henry Leavitt Ellsworth, Commissioner of Patents. Sealed and bound with yellow ribbon.

GLC06418.01

10 March 1828

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Document signed

Title: [Patent for George M. Selden's improvement in the tide pump basin or reservoir]

Signed by Adams as President. Countersigned by Henry Clay as Secretary of State and William Wirt as Attorney General. Selden's written description of his improvement is signed by Thomas Addis Emmet and Dudley Selden as witnesses. Contains a receipt attached to page one signed 9 February 1828 by Michael Nourse, Assistant United States Treasurer. Sealed and bound with red ribbon.

GLC06467

11 August 1821

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Document signed

Title: [Patent for George Smith's improvement in medicine, entitled anti-dyspeptic pills]

Signed by Monroe as President. Countersigned by John Quincy Adams as Secretary of State and William Wirt as Attorney General. Contains a seal and blue ribbon.

GLC06470

1836-1877

Header Record

Title: Bound ledger, notes, and correspondence of Peter Cooper [decimalized .01-.07]

GLC06473

1836

Cooper, Peter, 1791-1883

Manuscript document

Title: [ledger of Peter Cooper]

Contains alphabetical list of names in the style of a ledger or account book, often with numbers and/or letters written in the column before the name. This appears to be the original use for the volume. Most names in the latter half of the alphabet have been crossed out. There are notes in a different hand concerning scientific, industrial, and medical matters that fill the balance of the volume. These notes contain, among other things, cures for rheumatism and cholera, and methods for the manufacture of glue and processing of iron.

GLC06473.01

circa 1830

Cooper, Peter, 1791-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown [incomplete]

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.

GLC06473.02

circa 1830

Cooper, Peter, 1791-1883

Autograph note

Title: [Note on boiling or evaporating in a vacuum] [incomplete]

Possibly a note written to himself. "To boil or evaporate in a vacuum will...be free from liability to burn and will allow of reducing the liquid to any desired thickness..." Note is cut off at the end as the rest of the page is missing.

GLC06473.03

circa 1830

Cooper, Peter, 1791-1883

Autograph note

Title: [Notes on the evaporation of glue with heated air]

Possibly a note written to himself. States in part, "In connection with this air I can introduce the fumes of sulfer or gas from charcoal to bleach and prevent decomposition."

GLC06473.04