FATHER OF AMERICAN CIVIL ENGINEERING BALDWIN LOAMMI Autograp

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FATHER OF AMERICAN CIVIL ENGINEERING BALDWIN, LOAMMI. Autograph Letter Signed, "L. Baldwin," to Timothy Bigelow, requesting some legal papers concerning a claim against an estate and expressing his "wish to exhibit the court judgmt. to Probate Court now sitting here . . ." 1 page, 4to, with address on verso; section of text torn from right margin but adhering to seal in left margin, folds. Cambridge, 11 May 1809

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Baldwin (1780-1838) was an important contributor to American civil engineering, but also studied and practiced law, and wrote on political economy. Involved in the planning and design of the Bunker Hill monument, Baldwin also served as engineer on numerous projects including canals, dams, tunnels, dry docks, and railways.