American inventor (1818-1903) best known for his invention of the Gatling gun, considered to be the first successful machine gun; his other inventions include a screw propeller and a wheat drill, a hemp break machine, a steam plow, a marine steam ram, and a motor-driven plow. ALS signed "R. J. Gatling," one page, 7.75 x 5.75, November 6, 1898. Letter to Lynds. E. Jones, in full: "Absence from home has prevented an earlier reply to your favor of Oct. 14th. The enclosed sketch I return to you. It is quite correct and requires no change." In fine condition, with trimmed edges and a strip of tape to top edge of reverse.
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