Morris, Robert (1734-1806) to Nicholas Low re: Moore's efforts to "liberate Mr. Low
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00184.33 Author/Creator: Morris, Robert (1734-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 May 1798 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24 x 20 cm Order a Copy
[Title continued] and carry him back to Baltimore where I believe he very much wishes to be."
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Philada. May 23. 1798
Sir
The enclosed has been written in consequense of your letter to me of the 18th and if the promise I asked and obtained is [illegible] performed it contains a candid statement of what is necessary to liberate Mr. Low and carry him to Baltimore where I believe he wishes very much to be. I am not acquaited with the contents of the enclosed letter [illegible] from the conversation I had with Mr. Low I suppose it contains the statement I have mentioned. I am Sir your Obed humbServt
Wish Low RobeMorris
New York
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