Rob Morris 1778 Senator Letter Signature Declaration Of Independence Signer
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:53396005 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Conflict: Revolutionary War (1775-83) | Original/Reproduction: Original |
*Relisted due to error in listing*
Very special, historic piece. Dated 1778. Rob Morris was a founding father and signed the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the US Constitution. He spent several years in debtors' prison after going bankrupt in 1798. The matting measures 19 7/8” x 14.5”. The letter measures approximately 9.25” x 7 5/8”. The letter has been folded up many times over, and has folds in... it. There are some rips to the letter and some discoloration due to age. The letter and print have been taped onto the matting on the backside. The tape is very old and dry, but I do not feel comfortable trying to remove it, and it would best be done by a professional. Please see photos for details. Will be shipped flat, tracked, and insured. The outside (backside) of the letter reads:
“Robert Morris Philad-Aug 24th 1778”
“To-- Boston 6 Mr. John Williams Merch. Boston”
The letter reads, as best as I can attempt to transcribe it:
“Philadelphia August 24th, 1778
Mr. John Williams -
Sir - Having at length accomplished an order for the amount of freight due by the Commercial Committee for Goods Imported in the Ship three Friends Captn. Dorin from the Isle of Noirmarties to Boston- I have a greable to your regent inverted the amount in a Draft of John Holker Esq. date the 20th. Inst on Mons Le Key De Chaumont At the House of Mr. Peltier in Paris payable to John Williams oldo Owners of said Ship for Liv. 9523.16.2 which at 10 ½. Stg for each Livre is equal to 416.13.4, Hereby tis the exact amount of said Freight, as I have not charged you any Commision on this bunneh, although I have had trouble enough with it --- PS. You have 1st d2 dBilk Herein the 3d d 4th shall go by next Post
I am Sir Your most obedient
Philadelphia Septr. 1st 1778 Sir
The Above is copy of my last enclosing the first Leand Bills of the Seth therein mentioned this only sense, to hand you the 3d d 4th which wishing safe to hand---
I remainSir Your most obed. Hbl Ser
Rob Morris”
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