Copy of a letter from Benjamin Banneker to the secretary of state, with his answer.
Contributors: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.; American Imprint Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Printed and sold by Daniel Lawrence ...
Published: 1792
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 15
Subjects: Banneker, Benjamin, 1731-1806.; Slavery -- United States -- Early works to 1800.; Astronomers -- United States -- Biography.; African American scientists -- Biography.
Genres: Early works to 1800.; Biography.
Notes: Evans 24073
Letter to Thomas Jefferson, transmitting a copy of the writer's almanac and discussing the subject of slavery.
Signatures: [A]² B-D².
Jefferson's reply, dated August 30, 1791: p. 11-12.
Account of the life of Banneker: p. 13-15.