Eli Whitney papers, 1792-1823.

2 linear feet (1 box)

English

In English.

Deposited by the children of Eli Whitney, the grandson of the inventor of the cotton gin, 1934.

This material is open for research.

Eli Whitney (1765-1825) (Yale 1792, MA 1795), American inventor.

Seven documents relating to Eli Whitney, 1792-1823. Included are Whitney’s 1792 BA degree and 1795 MA degree from Yale College; two powers of attorney to Timothy Pitkin to exercise rights in Spanish and Portuguese territory connected with vending of the cotton gin; a commencement ball invitation; a check from Whitney to William Townsend; and half a document (likely a draft of a power of attorney) for vending the cotton gin in Spanish territory.

January 19, 2022

Eli Whitney Papers. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.

Eli Whitney Papers. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.

Inventors Connecticut.