No.: 4 Bond [Signer of the Declaration of Independence] Robert Morris, 1796 SOLD
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No. 4 Bond / Obligation to Jeremiah Parker "in the sum of Nine hundred and seventy seven pounds fourteen shillings gold and silver money;" signed by "Rob Morris" and dated May 13th 1796.
Robert Morris (1734-1806) a Liverpool-born American merchant who financed the American Revolution and was signatory to the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution. From 1781 to 1784, he served as the powerful Superintendent of Finance, managing the economy of the fledgling United States. As the central civilian in the government, Morris was net to General George Washington, the most powerful man in America. His successful administration let to the sobriquet, "Financier of the Revolution." At the same time he was Agent of Marine, a position he took without pay, and from which he controlled the Continental Navy.
Robert Morris (1734-1806) a Liverpool-born American merchant who financed the American Revolution and was signatory to the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution. From 1781 to 1784, he served as the powerful Superintendent of Finance, managing the economy of the fledgling United States. As the central civilian in the government, Morris was net to General George Washington, the most powerful man in America. His successful administration let to the sobriquet, "Financier of the Revolution." At the same time he was Agent of Marine, a position he took without pay, and from which he controlled the Continental Navy.
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