Boston, December 22, 1796. Gentlemen, I am informed that Winterbotham's "Historical, geographical, commercial and philosophical view of the United States of America," first published in England has been reprinted in this country. ...

Boston, December 22, 1796. Gentlemen, I am informed that Winterbotham's "Historical, geographical, commercial and philosophical view of the United States of America," first published in England has been reprinted in this country. ...

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GENTLEMEN,

BOSTON, DECEMBER 22, 179 [...].

I am informed that WINTERBOTHAM's "Historical, Geographical, Commercial and Philosophical View of the United States of America," first published in England has been reprinted in this country.

It is apparent to every intelligent reader, and in the English Edition it is acknowledged, that the author "has availed himself of the labours and abilities" of others; and that "he has often no other merit than what arises from selection and a few connecting sentences."

Part of my literary property has been in this manner invaded; and I am advised that the Laws of the United States will give me a sufficient Remedy, against any Person who shall reprint, import, publish, sell or expose to sale any part of the above work, which may comprehend any considerable portion of my publications; the copy rights of which are secured to me by a compliance with the law.

As it is probable that some copies of the above work may be transmitted to you for sale, I have thought it friendly and proper to apprize you of my intention, to apply the provisions of the law upon this subject to my relief, if it should become necessary.

I am, Gentlemen,

your humble servant, JEREMY BELKNAP.

To the BOOKSELLERS of the United States of North America.

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Title statement

Boston, December 22, 1796. Gentlemen, I am informed that Winterbotham's "Historical, geographical, commercial and philosophical view of the United States of America," first published in England has been reprinted in this country. ...

Belknap, Jeremy, 1744-1798.

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Text Creation Partnership,

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Date

2006-06.

ID [DLPS]

N22740

ID [TCP]

N22740

ID [STC]

Evans 30050

ID [NOTIS]

APV5815

ID [IMAGE-SET]

30050

ID [EVANS-CITATION]

99001242

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Early American Imprints, 1639-1800 ; no. 30050.

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(Evans-TCP ; no. N22740)

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— Boston, December 22, 1796. Gentlemen, I am informed that Winterbotham's "Historical, geographical, commercial and philosophical view of the United States of America," first published in England has been reprinted in this country. ..., Belknap, Jeremy, 1744-1798..

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[4] p.

s.n.,. [Boston :: 1796]. (Charging Winterbotham with plagiarism and warning booksellers in the United States that reprinting the work violates Belknap's copyright.) (Signed: I am, gentlemen, your humble servant, Jeremy Belknap.)

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