Collection. Robert Morris papers, 1756-1782.

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Collection. Robert Morris papers, 1756-1782.

Robert Morris papers include incoming correspondence, 1776-1782 (64 items), relating to Morris' private commercial connections, with some material pertaining to his public career as member of the Pennsylvania Council of Safety, Continental Congress, and Pennsylvania Assembly. Also miscellaneous business accounts.

273 items.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8352261

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