Robert Fulton and the Submarine

by William Barclay Parsons

I beg Sir to hear from you on this Subject as Soon as possible

I am etc

R Fulton

On June 17th he again writes to Mr. King:

Ibbotsons Hotel June the 17th 1806

Sir

Anxious to Know the progress of my affairs and [conceiving that] conceiving that there can be no objection or obstacle to prevent the immediate naming of Arbitrators on the part of government I will take the liberty of waiting on you tomorrow between the hours of 11 and 12 to have a few minuets conversation on this subject.

I am Sir your most obedient &

Very humble Servant

King Esqr.