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Morris, Gouverneur (1752-1816) Observations on the American Revolution

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.805.01 Author/Creator: Morris, Gouverneur (1752-1816) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Book Date: 1779 Pagination: 122 p. ; 21.5 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

Morris' notes on the conduct of Biritish and American forces, and on the revolution. Published by Styner & Cist.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Gouverneur Morris was a delegate and senator from New York.

Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816

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