Robert Morris Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ROBERT MORRIS
Born: January 20, 1734 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Died: May 7, 1806 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: May 7, 1806 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
ROBERT MORRIS (1734-1806) had founded the North American Land Company with John Nicholson, the Comptroller General of Pennsylvania, and James Greenleaf in 1795. Morris was a Philadelphia merchant and financier and a delegate to the Continental Congress (1775-1778). Although voting against independence, which he considered premature, Morris worked diligently on military procurement, playing a key role in keeping George Washington's army supplied. He was U.S. Superintendent of Finance (1781-1784) under the Articles of Confederation, cutting expenses and raising revenue, often borrowing in his own name, to keep the new government solvent. Morris, who was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, was George Washington's first choice to be Secretary of the Treasury. Morris declined the offer, serving instead in the U.S. Senate (1789-1795, the year he signed this stock certificate). Financially ruined by his speculative land investments, Morris was imprisoned for debt from February 1798-August 1801 and lived his remaining years in obscurity and poverty.
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ROBERT MORRIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/01/1798 - HFSID 350490ROBERT MORRIS Morris writes about impending financial ruin; a month later, he was sent to Prune Street Debtor's Prison. Autograph Letter Signed: "Robert Morris", 3p, 7½x10. Philadelphia, 1798 January 1.To JohnNicholson, his partner in land speculation, Hills.
Sale Price $4,462.50
$5,250.00
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ROBERT MORRIS - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT UNSIGNED 08/12/1797 WITH PETER LOHRA - HFSID 1770[ROBERT MORRIS] and PETER LOHRA. Partly Printed Document signed: "Peter Lohra N. P.", 1p, 8x9½. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1797 August 12.In full (handwritten portion in
Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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ROBERT MORRIS - PROMISSORY NOTE ENDORSED 10/29/1794 CO-SIGNED BY: JOHN NICHOLSON - HFSID 1775ROBERT MORRIS and JOHN NICHOLSON Promissory note for $1,596 payable to Robert Morris for value received. Promissory Note endorsed: "Robt Morris", and signed on front: "Jno Nicholson", 8½x3¾. No place, 1794 October 29. Promissory note #411 for $1,596 payable to Robert Morris for value received.
Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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ROBERT MORRIS - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 03/10/1795 CO-SIGNED BY: JAMES MARSHALL - HFSID 30119ROBERT MORRIS and JAMES MARSHALL Robert Morris and James Marshall sign a stock certificate for 50 shares. Partly Printed Stock Certificate signed: "Robt Morris" as
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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ROBERT MORRIS - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 03/16/1795 CO-SIGNED BY: JAMES MARSHALL - HFSID 86797ROBERT MORRIS and JAMES MARSHALL Stock certificate signed by Robert Morris and James Marshall sign a stock certificate for 5 shares. Partly Printed Stock Certificate signed: "Robt Morris" as President and "James Marshall" as Secretary of the North American Land Company, 1p, 11¾x9¾.
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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ROBERT MORRIS - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 04/04/1795 CO-SIGNED BY: JAMES MARSHALL - HFSID 30116ROBERT MORRIS and JAMES MARSHALL Stock certificate signed by Robert Morris and James Marshall sign a stock certificate for 10 shares. Partly Printed Stock Certificate signed: "Robt Morris" as President and "James Marshall" as Secretary of the North American Land Company, 1p, 12x9¼.
Sale Price $2,337.50
$2,750.00
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ROBERT MORRIS - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 04/18/1795 CO-SIGNED BY: JAMES MARSHALL - HFSID 269304ROBERT MORRIS and JAMES MARSHALL Robert Morris and James Marshall sign a stock certificate for three shares. Stock Certificate signed: "Robert Morris" as President and "James Marshall" as Secretary, 1p, 12½x10. Philadelphia, 1795 April 18. Certificate "No.
Sale Price $1,870.00
$2,200.00
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ROBERT MORRIS - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 04/18/1795 CO-SIGNED BY: JAMES MARSHALL - HFSID 39371ROBERT MORRIS and JAMES MARSHALL Robert Morris and James Marshall sign a stock certificate for three shares in the Property of the North American Land Company. Stock Certificate signed: "Robert Morris Esq" as President and "James Marshall" as Secretary, 1p, 12½x10.
Sale Price $1,700.00
$2,000.00
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ROBERT MORRIS - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 08/04/1792 - HFSID 32163ROBERT MORRIS. Stock Certificate signed: "Robt Morris" as President of Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Navigation and U.S. Senator, 1p, 9¾x8. Philadelphia, 1792 August 4. Certificate No. 1084.
Sale Price $2,125.00
$2,500.00