Robert Morris, Financier and Founding Father, Document Signed

MORRIS, Robert. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Robt. Morris”, on verso of a promissory note in which John Nicholson promises to pay Morris $2,500 in three years, 1p, 7.25” x 4”, Philadelphia, May 8, 1795. Countersigned by Nicholson as “Jno. Nicholson”. Light creasing; slight ink erosion to signature; uneven bottom edge; else, in fine condition and boldly signed by Morris. Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity by PSA/DNA.

Robert Morris, Jr. (1734-1806) was an English-born merchant and a Founding Father of the United States. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania legislature, the Second Continental Congress, and the United States Senate, and he was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution. From 1781 to 1784, he served as the Superintendent of Finance of the United States, becoming known as the "Financier of the Revolution." Along with Alexander Hamilton and Albert Gallatin, he is widely regarded as one of the founders of the financial system of the United States.

John Nicholson (1757-1800) was an entrepreneur, land speculator, and comptroller general of Pennsylvania, who partnered with Robert Morris to form numerous land companies.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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