Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798
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At this time, Lewis Morris had retired from political life and was rebuilding his manor, Morrisania, in New York.
From the description of Receipt, 1792 July 24. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155866473
Morris was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a Continental Congressman, and a Brigadier General.
From the description of ALS, 1788 August 23 : Morrisania, to his son, Jacob Morris, Susquehannah. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 13791313
From the description of DS, 1778 June 30. : Receipt. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 13791355
Lewis Morris (1726-1798) was a landowner and judge from Morrisania, N.Y. As a delegate to the Continental Congress, Morris signed the Declaration of Independence. He was the son of Lewis Morris (1698-1762); grandson of Lewis Morris (1671-1746), colonial governor of New Jersey and chief justice of New York; and father of Lewis Morris (1754-1824) of South Carolina.
From the description of Lewis Morris (1726-1798) waste book, 1738-1772. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 715265549
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- Morrisania (N.Y.) (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
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- Bronx (New York, N.Y.) (as recorded)
- New York (State) (as recorded)
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