Whitney, Eli (1765-1825) to Timothy Pitkin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05973 Author/Creator: Whitney, Eli (1765-1825) Place Written: New Haven, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 June 1796 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : 32.9 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Whitney, noted for his invention of the cotton gin, informs Connecticut State Senator Pitkin that Whitney's business partner, Phineas Miller, will soon arrive in New Haven. Refers to an enclosed letter for [John?] Wordsworth (not included), requesting letters of introduction for Wordsworth's acquaintances in Europe. Requests that Pitkin bring Wordsworth's letters of introduction to New Haven.
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