Morris, Robert (1734-1806) to Gouverneur Morris re: letter of introduction for Tobias Lear
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.032 Author/Creator: Morris, Robert (1734-1806) Place Written: Delaware Works Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1793/10/27 Pagination: 1 p. + address 22.8 x 18.2 cm Order a Copy
Introduces Lear to Morris in Paris. "I need only tell you that his integrity and Abilities gained him the unbounded Friendship of the President & the esteem of those who have had an opportunity of knowing his Conduct and Services." Written as U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania to G. Morris, the American Minister to France.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Deleware Works
27th. of October 1793
My Dear Friend
This will be delivered by Mr. Tobias Lear, late Secretary of the President of the United States. I need only tell you that his integrity and Abilities gained him the unbounded Friendship of the President & the esteem of those who have had an opportunity of knowing his conduct and Services. I am of that number & therefore I say that he is deserving of your notice, of your Friendship and of your best, advice, assistance & services - and to these points I recommended him.--
Yours Sincerely
Rob[e]r[t] Morris
Govr. Morris Esqr.
Paris
[Address]
His Excy.
Govr. Morris Esqr.
Minister Plenipoy. de
Paris
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