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MORRIS, ROBERT

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MORRIS, ROBERT
(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. Brief A.L.S. ""Robt. Morris"" 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Mar. 2, 1798, written from debtor's prison to an unnamed recipient, in full: ""...I send herewith a Tickler dated yesterday from the Trustees of the aggregate Fund. You can take a Press Copy & return the original to Jno Nickolson Esqr..."". One moderate waterstain at middle portion, not affecting text, else boldly signed and very good. Examples written by Morris from debtor prison are uncommon.