As the British came up, the Baltimore regiment fled also, sweeping off with them General Winder, the President, and the Cabinet officers.Continuing
USA Fumbles Its Forces Defending Washington. DC
The President, Monroe, and Rush, who soon followed, were prevented only by an accidental piece of information from riding straight into Bladensburg,
British Burns Washington, D.C.
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Inadequate Preparations of the United States Army.IntroductionJames
Problems Producing the Cotton-Gin Machines
Today's installment concludes Enormous Growth of Cotton in America,the name of our combined selection from Charles W. Dabney, Robert B. Handy, and
Struggle to Patent the Cotton-Gin
Multitudes of persons came from all quarters of the State to see the machine.Continuing Enormous Growth of Cotton in America,with a selection from
Eli Whitney Arrives in Georgia
"Gentlemen," said Mrs. Greene, "apply to my young friend, Mr. Whitney -- he can make anything."Continuing Enormous Growth of Cotton in
Eli Whitney Patents Cotton-Gin
His claims were disputed and he defended them in the State and Federal courts for nearly a generation.Continuing Enormous Growth of Cotton in
Perception of Cotton Industry in the Early United States
The quality of the cotton grown was highly satisfactory; the quality of the finished cloth produced was not.Continuing Enormous Growth of Cotton in
Problem Separating Out Cotton Seed
It dies here in the winter; nevertheless the annual is good but requires more trouble in cleansing from the seed.Continuing Enormous Growth of