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MORRIS, ROBERT

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 500.00 USD
MORRIS, ROBERT
<b>17. ROBERT MORRIS </b>(1734 - 1806) Signer of the Declaration of Independence, financier and politician. Morris was instrumental in the financing of Washington's armies, and was later financially ruined through his speculation in western lands. Partly-printed D.S. "<i>Robert Morris</i>" as President of the North American Land Co., 1p. sm. folio, Philadelphia, April 18, 1795, a certificate issuing ten shares in the company to William Temple Franklin, co-signed by <b>JAMES MARSHALL </b>at bottom. Usual folds, two marginal tears at top, Morris' signature crossed out, otherwise very good. Estimated accordingly.<b> $400-500</b>