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The 18th Century
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Thomas Jefferson to Eli Whitney
Jefferson's letter is a reply
to Whitney's application to the Federal Government for a patent for his
invention. Jefferson gives Whitney the requirements to obtain a patent,
and asks for more information because he is interested in purchasing a gin
for his plantation in Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson to Eli Whitney, November 16, 1793
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