[ Autograph ] Robert Fulton 1765-1815 American engineer and inventorof the first practical submarine and torpedo, he established the first commercially successful steamboat, the Clermont. Scarce A.L.S. 1p. 4to., New York, Jan. 31, 1814 to Peter Jay Monroe. In part: '...Ihave this day sent the map of Louisiana in a dial case directed to you at Albany. It goes in the stage and I presume you will have to send for it at the stage office. Please to give me a line mentioning your prospects...' At the time of this letter, Fulton was actively involved in the construction of steamboats to serve on Western Rivers here he may be considering the Mississippi as a candidate. With integral address leaf. Very good condition, excellent for display.