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John Weir, Glasgow, to Samuel Whitbread II

5 September 1814

From: 1814 To: 1814

Writer was mentioned in the House of Commons as an inventor of rockets. They were approved by scientists and used by Sir Sydney Smith. Invention only for use of the forces and not for exhibition. Complains about his treatment by the Government. His rocket was invented and tried two years before that of Sir William Congreve.

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Whitbread, Samuel II,
Weir, John,
Smith, Sydney,
Congreve, William

land weaponry, fireworks