MANUSCRIPT DRAWING OF AN INVENTION FOR LOWERING & RAISING BOATS OVER THE GREAT FALLS OF THE POTOMAC TO AVOID THE CONSTRUCTION OF LOCKS; FOUND AMONG PAPERS OF TOBIAS LEAR.

MANUSCRIPT DRAWING OF AN INVENTION FOR LOWERING & RAISING BOATS OVER THE GREAT FALLS OF THE POTOMAC TO AVOID THE CONSTRUCTION OF LOCKS; FOUND AMONG PAPERS OF TOBIAS LEAR. This drawing was known to Washington who wrote to Lear about it on December 22, 1794. Lear was the president of the Potomac Company of which Washington became an original subscriber to its shares. Washington was keenly interested in the development of lands west of the Alleghenies. If it had not been for the invention of the railroad this device might well have been built. The drawing came to Washington from Mr. Clairborne. CONDITION: Very good. 9-97939 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2130	$6,325.00	MANUSCRIPT DRAWING OF AN INVENTION FOR LOWERING & RAISING BOATS OVER THE GREAT FALLS OF THE POTOMAC TO AVOID THE CONSTRUCTION OF LOCKS; FOUND AMONG PAPERS OF TOBIAS LEAR. This drawing was known to Washington who wrote to Lear about it on December 22, 1794. Lear was the president of the Potomac Company of which Washington became an original subscriber to its shares. Washington was keenly interested in the development of lands west of the Alleghenies. If it had not been for the invention of the railroad this device might well have been built. The drawing came to Washington from Mr. Clairborne. CONDITION: Very good. 9-97939 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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