You are undoubtedly acquainted with my Reputation, and as for my Penmanship it must speak for itself; this is to desire your Approbation to keep a public school.
Meaning of the quote
Eli Whitney was an American inventor who is known for his work. In this quote, he is asking for approval to start his own public school. He says that people already know about his good reputation, and his handwriting (penmanship) speaks for itself, so he is requesting permission to open and run a school.
About Eli Whitney
Eli Whitney Jr. was an American inventor who is widely known for inventing the cotton gin in 1793, which revolutionized the cotton industry and had a significant impact on the economy and slavery in the Antebellum South. Despite his invention’s success, Whitney faced legal battles over patent infringement and later turned his attention to securing government contracts for manufacturing muskets.
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