My Invention Merits Adoption, Etc.
Document 1797Colonel Gurney is anxious to try Leacock's machine in his store because he believes Leacock's invention merits adoption. Leacock laments that old age has afflicted his body and the ravages of fire have cost him $3000 so he hopes that Hodgdon will grant his request to try more samples from sixty to one hundred yards.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Colonel Gurney is anxious to try Leacock's machine in his store because he believes Leacock's invention merits adoption. Leacock laments that old age has afflicted his body and the ravages of fire have cost him $3000 so he hopes that Hodgdon will grant his request to try more samples from sixty to one hundred yards.
Date
05/13/1797
Author
Recipient
Document number
1797051380001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Colonel Samuel Hodgdon
Joseph Leacock
Colonel Gurney
David Rittenhouse
General Proctor
Mr. Messersmith
Notable items
pendulum proof
proofs of powder
book
samples
invention