Article clipped from Fort Wayne Daily Gazette

The hearts oi velocipede manufacturers throughout the country have been gladdened by the receipt of countless orders for ihe bicycle, and among them one which igQ't so gratifying:11 You are hereby notified that letters patent, No. 53,91 f, granted Nov. 30, 1SGC, secures a vetucipede with the two wheels, treadles, and guiding arms, and that the velocipede you aro manufacturing is an infringement upon the said patent. The present is to require you to cease the further manufneturo i»f said velocipede, and to Bottle with me for all past infringements of the rights under said puteut.“ Yours respectfully,« Ca-lyis Witty/1 It is stated that some firms will contestthe potent, others have ‘suspended operations until the mailer is adjusted, afidsome have already entered into an agreement with the patentee to continue the manufacture.
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Fort Wayne Daily Gazette

Fort Wayne, Indiana, US

Wed, Feb 03, 1869

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