Robert Morris. Autograph free frank "Public, Robt. Morris" on folded letter addressed to "Capt. John Barry of the Alliance Frigate, New London", "Free" handstamp and Philadelphia "P July 17" straightline, content written and signed by Charles Thomson datelined "Secretary's Office July 16, 1782", asking Barry to assist in investigating the loss of the La Fayette by comparing notes to the log book of the Alliance, also asking him to send his reply in duplicate or triplicate by different posts and conveyances, fresh and Very Fine, John Barry was one of the most distinguished naval offices of the American Revolution, Robert Morris is known as the "financier of the Revolution"

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