My dear Sir,

	I am going to Washington tomorrow morning 
With some hope to get the patent laws amended 
as to protect mental property or diminish 
Lawsuits.   you will much oblige me by a letter 
or letters to any of your influential friends 
who are friendly to science and the 
Improvements of our country.  I know W-L Loyd, but to W Denny [?] and 
Quincy an Introduction is necessary.
You will please not to mention this project of mine. I will have 
the pleasure of calling on you this 
evening 
Respectfuly [sic] your most 
Obedient 	Rob. Fulton

Transcribed by Joseph P. Eldred