FULTON ROBERT Document Signed affidavit excusing himself fro

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FULTON, ROBERT. Document Signed, affidavit excusing himself from appearing at the arbitration of a patent dispute with John Sullivan, and appointing John Devereux Delacy to act on his behalf. Additionally Signed by DeWitt Clinton as Mayor of New York, affirming Delacy's power of attorney. 2 pages, 4to, with integral blank; dampstained, separations at folds repaired, docketed on terminal page. New York, 26 November 1813

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The dispute concerned Fulton's request for a patent for towing boats by steam and warping them over rapids. Despite the competency of Delacy, Fulton's personal secretary, and the legal assistance of Elihu Whitney, arbitration at Hartford found in favor of Sullivan and denied the patent.