☞ The original steam-boat supported; or, a reply to Mr. James Rumsey’s pamphlet : shewing the true priority of John Fitch, and the false datings, &c. of James Rumsey.

Creator(s): Fitch, John, 1743-1798 (Author)
Related APS Member(s):
Richard Wells
Publication: Philadelphia: Printed by Zachariah Poulson, Junr. on the west side of Fourth-Street, between Market and Arch-Streets, [1788]
Subjects:
Rumsey, James, 1743?-1792. Plan wherein the power of steam is fully shewn., Steamboats., Steam-navigation -- United States -- History.
Record Source:
ESTC
References:
Sabin 24582 | Sabin 74126 | Evans 21092 | Evans 21093 | Evans 21096 | Howes F 156a | Streeter VII: 3960
Editions: 1x 1788
Editions Note:

One edition, two issues (one lacking Rumsey's text). Wells's role attributed by Whitefield Bell.

Holding Note:

APS has two copies [ 1 , 2 ], both of which bare the signature of John Fitch. Of note: the original model of John Fitch's steam-boat is in the possession of the APS.

BibNumber: 112.003