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Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 to James Carey re: Morris and the collection of his property

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07549 Author/Creator: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1796/10/03 Pagination: 3 p. + addr. 23.9 x 19.8 cm Order a Copy

"Sorry I am to be so troublesome but you are sensible I must look after and collect my scattered property so as to bring it into action."

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