Object Details
Collection Creator
Watkins, J. Elfreth (John Elfreth), 1852-1903
Stevens, John, 1749-1838
Collection Citation
John Stevens Collection, 1808-1881, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Scope and Contents
4 pp. 209-279 of typed material Correspondence of John Stevens with Robert L. Stevens (his son) regarding manufacture of steamboats and with James A. Stevens (son) including notes by John Stevens on possible steamboat routes and resulting revenues in Europe. Application to James Monroe, U.S. Secretary of State, for a patent on methods for propelling boats (the U.S. Patent Office at that time was in the Department of State). Correspondence of John Stevens and Louis Condit, U.S. Representative from New Jersey, regarding Congressional action to extend Stevens' patents. Letter by Stevens stating his intention to sue "the owners of the Burlington boat" for infringement of Stevens' and Fulton's patents. Letter by Stevens to W.A. Duer on principles of hydro dynamics of paddle wheels. Report of NC legislature's committee on claims of Robert Fulton and Oliver Evans which were in conflict with Stevens' patents regarding navigation by steamboats in NC and other states
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Date
1814-1818
Container
Box 1, Folder 4
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Collection Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
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