To the honorable representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . The petition and remonstrance of John Fitch, of the city of Philadelphia. Respectfully sheweth, that your petitioner hath seen the printed bill for granting to James Rumsey certain inventions ..

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Rumsey, James, 1743?-1792.

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To the honorable representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . The petition and remonstrance of John Fitch, of the city of Philadelphia. Respectfully sheweth, that your petitioner hath seen the printed bill for granting to James Rumsey certain inventions ..