On the recordJune 14, 1866
I am aware of no precedent for granting such exclusive rights to a manufacturing company for a nominal consideration.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI am aware of no precedent for granting such exclusive rights to a manufacturing company for a nominal consideration.
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