Circular letter, 1783 Mar. 25, Philadelphia, to the governors of the states.

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Circular letter, 1783 Mar. 25, Philadelphia, to the governors of the states.

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Transmits copies (not present) of an ordinance of Congress concerning the admiralty courts and an order for the recall of all cruisers commissioned by Congress as a result of the announcement of peace with Britain. Signed by Robert Morris as agent of marine.

1 item (1 p.) ; 24 cm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6777776

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Morris, Robert, 1734-1806

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Robert Morris, Jr. (January 20, 1734 – May 8, 1806) was an English-born merchant and a Founding Father of the United States. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania legislature, the Second Continental Congress, and the United States Senate, and he was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution. From 1781 to 1784, he served as the Superintendent of Finance of the United States, becoming known as the "Financier of the Revolution...

United States. Agent of Marine.

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Office established by Continental Congress in 1781 to replace the Board of Admiralty. The superintendent of finance (Robert Morris) was appointed to exercise its functions until a permanent appointment could be made. Morris served as the agent through the end of the Revolution, though the offices remained separate. From the description of Circular letter, 1783 Mar. 25, Philadelphia, to the governors of the states. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122585712 ...

Weare, Meshech, 1713-1786

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Continental Army officer, jurist, legislator, and president of New Hampshire (1784-1785) From the description of Meshech Weare family papers, 1669-1808. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981589 American jurist. Speaker, General Assembly of New Hampshire. From the description of Autograph signatures (2) and 6 lines of writing to an agreement : Province of New Hampshire, 1755 Jun. 9-10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270589013 Weare served as President of t...