Morris, Robert (1734-1806) to James Byers
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03037 Author/Creator: Morris, Robert (1734-1806) Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Manuscript letter Date: 4 August 1784 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.7 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
Morris, Superintendent of Finance, discusses Byers's relinquishment of a contract with Congress to cast brass and ordnance (refer to GLC02437.03044). Writes, "I am sorry that your services have not been better rewarded, and lamented at the time that precipitancy with which you Relinquished your Contract and with it your Claims on the justice of the United States." Copied in the hand of James Byers (originally enclosed with GLC02437.03044).
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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