Anecdotes of Public Men, Volume 2Harper, 1881 - Statesmen |
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Page 68
... Robert Morris , born in Lancashire , England ; or Alexander James Dallas , born on the island of Jamaica ; or Albert Gallatin , born in Geneva , Switzerland ; and their mili- tary associates and successors , the Frenchman Lafayette ...
... Robert Morris , born in Lancashire , England ; or Alexander James Dallas , born on the island of Jamaica ; or Albert Gallatin , born in Geneva , Switzerland ; and their mili- tary associates and successors , the Frenchman Lafayette ...
Page 118
... Robert Morris , John Norvell , and many more ; with raconteurs like John T. S. Sullivan and Frank Peters ; with politicians of every opinion ; with Governors and Presidents and Congressmen ; with for- eigners like Thackeray and Dickens ...
... Robert Morris , John Norvell , and many more ; with raconteurs like John T. S. Sullivan and Frank Peters ; with politicians of every opinion ; with Governors and Presidents and Congressmen ; with for- eigners like Thackeray and Dickens ...
Page 365
... ROBERT MORRIS , THE IMMORTAL FINANCIER OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION . - HIS SAD STORY . THE Centennial visitor in 1876 often asked where Robert Morris , the unselfish patriot , the confidant and friend of Wash- ington , the successful ...
... ROBERT MORRIS , THE IMMORTAL FINANCIER OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION . - HIS SAD STORY . THE Centennial visitor in 1876 often asked where Robert Morris , the unselfish patriot , the confidant and friend of Wash- ington , the successful ...
Page 366
... Robert Morris was a composition of vast conceptions . Born in Lancashire , England , in January , 1733 , son of a Liverpool merchant extensively engaged in the American trade , who brought him to this country when he was thirteen years ...
... Robert Morris was a composition of vast conceptions . Born in Lancashire , England , in January , 1733 , son of a Liverpool merchant extensively engaged in the American trade , who brought him to this country when he was thirteen years ...
Page 369
... Robert Morris never looked after his own affairs , never utilized his opportunities while he was holding public office and representing the people ) , with a capital of over six millions of dollars , intended to bring the land of ...
... Robert Morris never looked after his own affairs , never utilized his opportunities while he was holding public office and representing the people ) , with a capital of over six millions of dollars , intended to bring the land of ...
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