\x34Historically Yours\x34 by Liz Davis is a blog about American historical trivia--anything American since 1492.
March 10, 1849
Abe Lincoln applies for patent
On March 10, 1849, future president Abraham Lincoln applied for a patent for "an improved method of lifting vessels over shoals." The patent was issued on May 22, 1849.
http://www.pddoc.com/skedaddle/articles/abraham_lincolns_patent.htm
