Abel Buell

Abel Buell (1742–1822), born in Killingworth, Connecticut, was a goldsmith, silversmith, jewelry designer, engraver, surveyor, printer, type manufacturer, mint master, textile miller, and counterfeiter in the American colonies. In 1784, Buell published ''A New and Correct Map of the United States of North America Layd down from the latest Observations and best Authorities agreeable to the Peace of 1783''; it was the first map of the new United States created by an American. He was also an inventor. He invented a lapidary machine to cut and polish gems, a minting machine that could product 120 coins per minute, and machines for planting onions and corn. He was the first man to design and cast type in the United States. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Maps of an emerging nation the United States of America 1775-1987 ; celebrating the constitution: the bicentennial years, 1987-1991

    Maps of an emerging nation the United States of America 1775-1987 ; celebrating the constitution: the bicentennial years, 1987-1991 by Buell, Abel 1742-1822

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    To the Honorable the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, convened at New-Haven the second Thursday of October AD 1769 the memorial of Abel Buell of Killingworth humbly sheweth

    To the Honorable the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, convened at New-Haven the second Thursday of October AD 1769 the memorial of Abel Buell of Killingworth humbly s... by Buell, Abel

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