Letter to Gen. Charles Lee, 1776 June 24.

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Letter to Gen. Charles Lee, 1776 June 24.

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Morris reports that the Continental Congress is on the verge of passage of the resolution for independence. (Morris himself did not vote for independence, but signed after the vote had been taken.). Engravings of Morris and Lee are pasted on the slipcase flaps.

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Morris, Robert, 1734-1806

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