Report, 1791.

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Report, 1791.

This is Roger Sherman's report on the findings of the committee that was to look in to the receipts and expenditures of Robert Morris during his term as Superintendent of the Finances. The committee decided not to extensively examine his public accounts, but rather submit the public records for one year, 1784, to each member of Congress.

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