Evans, Oliver, 1755-1819 to Samuel Pitkin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04265 Author/Creator: Evans, Oliver, 1755-1819 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1811/11/23 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.3 x 25.1 cm. Order a Copy
Hopes Congress will pass new laws that will help him to extend his steam engine patent. Argues that by protecting patents the government will be aiding the public good, and encouraging innovation.
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