Tatham, William, 1752-1819 to Henry Knox
Order a pdf of this item here.
Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05093.01 Author/Creator: Tatham, William, 1752-1819 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 July 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 23.7 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
References Knox's letter of 22 July. Wanted to write by a return post but could not perform the analysis with Colonel Carrington's papers in time. This analysis is enclosed (see GLC02437.05093.02). This refers to "A Topographical Analysis of the United States of America." Says if there are any inaccuracies it was because of the haste with which he wrote. Will furnish his office with a fair copy once it is printed. States "in the mean while this will be found more correct than the first Copy which I gave the President: The Title of which I found it necessary to alter." Notes he entered the copyright as required. Says he wants to market it as useful and wants Knox to inform him about prospects of having it published in Philadelphia. Would like Knox or Thomas Jefferson to find the proper person in Philadelphia to print it in English and German. Comments that the printer can get his payments "from the first productions or a proportionate share of the annual continuance."
Citation Guidelines for Online Resources
The copyright law of the United States (title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.