Lewis Morris papers, 1781 Jan. 12-1795 Aug. 23.

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Lewis Morris papers, 1781 Jan. 12-1795 Aug. 23.

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Six letters, 1781-1795, dating to Revolutionary and early national period eras, consisting of letter, 12 Jan. 1781, to his father from "Kershaw's Ferry on the Pedee River [S.C.]" re arrival of reinforcements to support the Continental Army and operations of the British Army under Generals Leslie and Cornwallis; letter, [Jan. 1781], to his father re movement of British Army under Lord Cornwallis away from Winnsboro [Fairfield District, S.C.] in an attempt to dispossess Gen. [Daniel] Morgan on West side of Catawba River. Letter, 24 May 1781, Charlotte, N.C., to Lt. Mason, instructing him to proceed immediately with Hart's Brigade "to the Island Ford upon the Saluda ... "; letter, 25 May 1781, Salisbury, [N.C.], to Maj. John Armstrong, informing him of impending action in S.C., and relating plans for the movement of troops; letter, 29 Jan. 1788, from his brother, Staats Morris, in N.Y., acknowledging his letter delivered by Stephen Elliott, inquiring "How comes the new Constitution," relating that "it is a subject of much conversation in our part of the world." Letter, 23 Aug. [17]95, from J[ames] M[orris], New York, commenting on the disruption caused by an epidemic, "Business has for some time past been wholly suspended," and discussing his friendship with Daniel Huger, "He seems to have a great degree of ambition and [I] dare say he will apply himself closely."

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