Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 to John Langdon
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06528 Author/Creator: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Letter signed Date: 19 February 1782 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy
Discusses bank notes and their utility, and his efforts to widen their circulation and the public's confidence in them by applying his personal credit. Also indicates that he will get flour and iron to Langdon as soon as he can secure a vessel and the ice clears. Written from the Office of Finance.
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