Morris, Gouverneur (1752-1816) to Robert Morris, Philadelphia, introducing Pierre Huger
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00297.03 Author/Creator: Morris, Gouverneur (1752-1816) Place Written: Paris Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 April 1793 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 23 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Huger wished to establish himself in America. Written as U.S. minister to France. (Signers of the Constitution.)
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Paris 10 April 1793
Dear Sir
This letter will be delivered to you by Mr. Pierre Charles François Huger Valsois a young gentleman about to establish himself in America. He will have entered in his name on the Treasury Books of the United States some Stock the kind and amount of which I will mention to you as soon as I know it. You will aid him in receiving the Interest &c: according to the Treasury forms and also in other affairs where your advice may be useful-- I will thank you therefore and for your Attentions advice.
I am truly yours-
Gouvr Morris
Robert Morris Esqr.
Philadelphia
[2] Pierre charles francois huger Valsois
[Docket:]
Paris 10 April 1793
Govr Morris
by Mr. Pierre Charles
Francois Huger
Valsois-
The Honorable
Robert Morris Esqr
Philadelphia
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