ALS, 1777 November 10, Portsmouth, to Robert Morris, at York in Pennsylvania.

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ALS, 1777 November 10, Portsmouth, to Robert Morris, at York in Pennsylvania.

Writes the financier and Continental Congressman on matters of purchasing a vessel, the exchange of sugar for iron and flour, the difficulties with attendance of the Marine Committee.

3 p. ; 24 x 19 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6821655

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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