James Rumsey informed him, in the year 1784 that he was projecting a boat to work with steam, and the said George has heard, and verily believes that the said Mr. Rumsey, from the time of his leaving the agency of the Potomack Company, has pursued his intention of perfecting his Steam Engine for that purpose with unremitted attention, which the said George is informed is now in great forwardness. Given under my hand, this 24th day of November, 1787. William Little.

Berkely County, Virginia, ss. (JVo. 9.)

This day came Charles Morrow, before me, one of the Justices of the Peace for the said County, and made oath, that in the beginning of the year 1785, Mr. James Rumsey told him that by making use of steam he could raise Water for Mills, and that he would do it as soon as he had completed his steam boat

Charles Morrow. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th of December, 1787. John Kearsley.

Berkeley County, Virginia, ss. (JVb. 10.)

This day came Charles Orrick, before me, one of the Justices of the Peace for the County aforesaid, and made oath, that M' James

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Rumsay informed him in the year 1784, that he was proposing a boat to work with steam, and that the said Nicholas doth know that the said Mr. Rnmsey from that time has pursued his intention of perfecting his steam engine for that purpose, and that the said Nicholas has been on board of the said Rurasey's boat, when going by the power of Steam, and has reason to believe it nray answer a valuable purpose when completed. Given under my hand, this 24th day of November, 1787. William Little.