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At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

Morris, Gouverneur (1752-1816) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02312 Author/Creator: Morris, Gouverneur (1752-1816) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 July 1783 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.4 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy

Written by Morris as Assistant Superintendent of Finance to Major General Knox. This is a letter of introduction for a Mr. Darby. Says he is a gentleman of good family and genteel accomplishments. Reports that his reputation is well recommended.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

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