Anthony Morris letterbook
Creation: 1800-1808Abstract
Anthony Morris (1766-1860) was a lawyer and merchant of Philadelphia. Morris was active in the East India trade. Morris's letters are largely concerned with business affairs, administration and sale of lands, and state politics. The letters date from 1800 to 1808.
Dates
- Creation: 1800-1808
Creator
- Morris, Anthony, 1766-1860 (Person)
Extent
1 volume(s)
Biographical Note
Anthony Morris (1766-1860) was a lawyer and merchant of Philadelphia. Morris was active in the East India trade. In 1793 to 1994 he was Speaker of the Pennsylvania Senate; from 1800 to 1806 he was a director of the Bank of North America; and from 1806 to 1817 a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania.
Scope and Contents
Morris's letters are largely concerned with business affairs, including mercantile pursuits, the management of his estates near Philadelphia, the administration and sale of lands throughout Pennsylvania, and state politics. These letters date from 1800 to 1808.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- Anthony Morris letterbook
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2020: Laurie Sather
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository