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Letter from Joel Barlow to the Continental Congress (1783)

Source: The National Archives, Center for Legislative Archives: Papers of the Continental Congress, RG 360, 4: 369-373 (No. 78).

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Letter from Joel Barlow to the Continental Congress (1783), Primary Sources on Copyright (1450-1900), eds L. Bently & M. Kretschmer, www.copyrighthistory.org

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a bad paper, a mean letter & an uncouth page,
all which were necessary to the printer in order
to catch the Vulgar by a low price. The
same Gentleman has by him a number of
original Poems, of equal merit with those
he has already given to the Public; which can-
not be brought forward, for the above rea-
sons.
      These two instances may convince us that we
have arrived at that stage of improvement in
America which requires the attention of the
Legislatures to this subject; & I have reason
to hope, from the opinion of some Gentlemen
of Congress, & others with whom I have con-
versed upon it, that we shall shortly see
it in Effect, if your Excellency should think
it a matter worthy of your attention.
      The importance of the subject, & your well-
known attachment to the sciences are my
only apology for troubling you with so
long a letter.

      I have the honor to be, Sir, your
Excellency's most obliged
                                          & very humble Servant,

                                                Joel Barlow



      His Excellency
Elias Boudenot Esquire

    

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