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Domestic News
December 31, 1800
The Providence Journal, And Town And Country Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Mr. Grout has obtained a patent for exclusive telegraph erection in the country. He is in town planning experiments with signal staffs on Fort Independence and Fort-Hill, and aims to build a telegraphic line from Boston to Martha's Vineyard to improve news receipt.
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TELEGRAPH.—We understand, that a Mr. Grout has obtained a patent for the exclusive erection of Telegraphs in this country; that he is now in town, and proposes to make a few experiments to demonstrate the goodness of his system, by signal staffs, &c. to be raised on Fort Independence and Fort-Hill; and that he has further in view the erection of a telegraphic line of communication between Boston and Martha's Vineyard, if there are no insurmountable natural impediments; and at least, so far in that direction as will greatly facilitate the receipt of news from thence.
December 27.
December 27.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Telegraph Patent
Mr Grout
Boston Experiments
Marthas Vineyard Line
Signal Staffs
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Grout
Where did it happen?
Boston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Boston
Event Date
December 27
Key Persons
Mr. Grout
Event Details
Mr. Grout obtained a patent for exclusive telegraph erection; plans experiments with signal staffs on Fort Independence and Fort-Hill; intends telegraphic line between Boston and Martha's Vineyard to facilitate news receipt.