Being a patriotic American, fitch refused.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot
For ten years, struggling the while against cruel poverty, John fitch labored to perfect his steamboat, and to force it upon the public favor, but in vain.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot
In trying to make amends for the long injustice done to poor fitch, modern history has come near to going beyond justice.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot