Fulton, Robert (1765-1815) to John Livingston
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04353.04 Author/Creator: Fulton, Robert (1765-1815) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 September 1814 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; 24.8 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
The letter touches on various points of business relating to the men's steamboats. Assigns captains to their respective boats. Advises Livingston to try to get protection from the government against Indians.
Robert Fulton was an engineer and entrepreneur, often credited with inventing the steamboat. While Fulton did not invent any of the individual components of the steamboat, he did combine the ideas of many other men to make the most successful steamboat. He also owned and operated a number of steamboats.
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