Robert Morris was a 19th century schoolteacher and farmer who lived in James City County, Virginia as well as Williamsburg and Warwick County, Virginia (now Newport News). At one time he rented the President's House at William & Mary.
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Robert Morris Diary, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary.
Original diary cannot be handled. Patrons must use photocopy of diary.
Diary of a schoolteacher and farmer who lived in James City County, Virginia as well as Williamsburg and Warwick County, Virginia (now Newport News). He rented the President's House at William & Mary. Includes comments on church meetings, schools, local people and weather. Also includes lists of students attending his schools in Williamsburg and Warwick County.