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Morris, Robert, 1734-1806
Robert Morris, (1734-1806), American merchant, known as the "financier of the American Revolution." Native of England, he immigrated to America in 1747. In 1754 he formed a partnership with Thomas Willing, a Philadelphia merchant, and by the early 1780's had been recognized as one of the most successful merchants in the nation. He served as a member of the Continental Congress in 1775-1778, superintendent of finance in 1781-84, a member of the U.S. Constitutional Convention (1787) and Senator from Pennsylvania in 1789-1795. His extensive land speculations ultimately ended in bankruptcy. Morris was in debtors' prison from 1798 to 1801 and never recovered his fortune.
From the description of Collection of papers of Robert Morris, 1774-1837. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 228734076
