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Ericsson, John, 1803-1889 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03855 Author/Creator: Ericsson, John, 1803-1889 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 June 1858 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.4 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Letter to an unknown recipient that tells of a successful test of an engine. Says "The engine proved perfect on the first go off on Saturday and near worked for 7 hours without stopping."

Ericsson, John, 1803-1889

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