Ericsson, John (1803-1889) to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05294 Author/Creator: Ericsson, John (1803-1889) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 July 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.4 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy
To an unknown recipient (name is illegible), apparently a journalist. Wants the recipient to reply to the enclosed letter (not included) and tell his friends that he has no manual to spare. Says to tell that "You can say that I will furnish you with materials for an article on the great revolution in naval warfare resulting from the Monitors and the inevitable downfall of England as a great naval power which means: as a great power at all!" due to his invention.
Ericsson was a well known inventor who perfected the twin-screw propeller and the ironclad USS "Monitor."
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