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Letter to Editor
June 13, 1796
Gazette Of The United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Captain James Moore writes from Hamburg on April 5, 1796, praising Benjamin Wynkoop's patented machine for pumping foul air from ship holds using the ship's motion. He recommends it for long voyages with passengers or heat-sensitive cargo and suggests adding weight to the pendulum for better performance in rough weather.
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Copy of a letter from Capt. James Moore, of the ship Harmony, of this port, on the subject of a patent Machine, invented by Benjamin Wynkoop, for pumping foul air out of the holds of ships, by the motion of the ship at sea.
Hamburgh, 5th April, 1796.
"Dear Sir,
"It will no doubt be pleasing to you, and believe me it is exceedingly gratifying to me, to advise you of my entire approbation of the Machine constructed and fixed by you on board the ship Harmony. It has fully answered my most sanguine expectations, and I feel happy in herewith recommending it to general use, as its principle is calculated to be of general benefit and service to mankind. It must be invaluable on board ships in long voyages, which have passengers on board; and where there may be cargoes liable to perish by heat, its utility when more generally known, must be acknowledged. I would advise in your future constructions, an addition of at least six pounds more weight to the pendulum, than was affixed to mine, as in the worst weather I had during my passage here, the motion was hardly sufficient, which will be remedied by the addition of weight recommended.
I am with respect, Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
JAS. MOORE."
Benjamin Wynkoop, Esq.
Hamburgh, 5th April, 1796.
"Dear Sir,
"It will no doubt be pleasing to you, and believe me it is exceedingly gratifying to me, to advise you of my entire approbation of the Machine constructed and fixed by you on board the ship Harmony. It has fully answered my most sanguine expectations, and I feel happy in herewith recommending it to general use, as its principle is calculated to be of general benefit and service to mankind. It must be invaluable on board ships in long voyages, which have passengers on board; and where there may be cargoes liable to perish by heat, its utility when more generally known, must be acknowledged. I would advise in your future constructions, an addition of at least six pounds more weight to the pendulum, than was affixed to mine, as in the worst weather I had during my passage here, the motion was hardly sufficient, which will be remedied by the addition of weight recommended.
I am with respect, Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
JAS. MOORE."
Benjamin Wynkoop, Esq.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Science Nature
Commerce Trade
What keywords are associated?
Ship Ventilation
Patent Machine
Benjamin Wynkoop
Foul Air
Long Voyages
Pendulum Weight
What entities or persons were involved?
Jas. Moore
Benjamin Wynkoop, Esq.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Jas. Moore
Recipient
Benjamin Wynkoop, Esq.
Main Argument
the machine invented by benjamin wynkoop for ventilating ship holds has exceeded expectations and is recommended for general use in long voyages, with a suggestion to add more weight to the pendulum for better performance in rough weather.
Notable Details
Ship Harmony
Voyage To Hamburgh
Benefit To Passengers And Heat Sensitive Cargo
Addition Of Six Pounds To Pendulum