Robert Morris Letter to the Managers of the Pennsylvania Hospital 1783 November 26

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Robert Morris Letter to the Managers of the Pennsylvania Hospital, Manuscript #MS 2005.11, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Summary

Creator:
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806
Abstract:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Robert Morris Letter to the Managers of the Pennsylvania Hospital, Manuscript #MS 2005.11, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Background

Scope and content:

Robert Morris, serving in the United States Office of Finance, writes to the Managers of the Pennsylvania Hospital asking that they admit patients who can not be discharged upon the closing of an Army hospital in that city.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Morris (1734-1806), "the Financier of the American Revolution," was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution, a powerful committee chairman in the Continental Congress, an important figure in Pennsylvania politics, and perhaps the most prominent businessman of his day.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2005
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.