Papers, 1798-1823.

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Papers, 1798-1823.

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This collection is comprised of correspondence and financial records relating to Morrison's manufacture and sale of hemp, his activities as navy agent and quartermaster during the War of 1812, and to his various other commercial affairs. Correspondence consists primarily of letters received by Morrison from business associates and his agents at various locations. Such letters provide documentation of Morrison's commercial activities during the period, particularly his procurement of supplies as navy agent.

.4 cubic ft.

Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Morrison, James, 1755-1823

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Biographical note: James Morrison, a native of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, served as an officer during the Revolutionary War and subsequently as a sheriff of Cumberland County prior to coming to Lexington, Kentucky in 1792. Having entered into business here as a merchant, he was appointed land commissioner by Isaac Shelby, and in 1797 represented Fayette County in the Kentucky legislature. Thereafter, he served as navy agent and as deputy quartermaster general during the War of...

Nicholas, George, 1754?-1799

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Virginia politician and Kentucky pioneer. Member of the Kentucky Constitutional Convention (1792). Kentucky's first attorney general. From the description of Papers, 1788-1890. (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 52248875 Public official in Virginia and Kentucky and army officer. From the description of Report of George Nicholas, 1777. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79452862 ...