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Publication of Light Line Phonography

When: 1888
Where: England
Part of: John Robert Gregg first publishes Gregg shorthand in the United States

Gregg published his own shorthand system, Light Line Phonography, in England in 1888, marking the initial release of his work.

Encouraged by his brother Samuel, Gregg published and copyrighted his own system in 1888. The work, titled Light Line Phonography, was in a primal stage. This publication followed his resignation from working with Malone.

Sources

Gregg shorthand Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
John Robert Gregg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07

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