signed
by CADWALADER MORRIS
CADWALADER MORRIS (1741-1795). Morris was a Revolutionary War-era politician and merchant. ALS. 3pgs. April 30, 1784. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An autograph letter signed “C. Morris”. “My Very dear & Hond, Colleague Well may I call thee so, as We have both of Us so punctually attended in the Great Council of the Nation – Thy Friend indeed has taken some small Liberties, being very sensible His Shoulders were not of the structure sufficient for a thin part of thirteen United States, - Indeed they still ach [sic] with the work already done. I, being a American, thou cans’t not suppose a weight proper for an Hibernian would by any Means suit thy Friend –…Thou wil’t by this post receive another Long Letter, together with some newspapers, to which pray be referred by thy Affect. Friend C. Morris…”. This very patriotic letter is in fair condition, with a sizable tear on the first page and assorted spotting throughout. (Inventory #: 5182)