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Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) Patent granted for improvements in horsepower

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07569 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) Place Written: Washington Type: Document signed Date: 1835/03/30 Pagination: 3 p. 38.2 x 29.5 cm Order a Copy

Much of the text has faded and was overwritten with blue ink. Tied with pink ribbon.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

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