1To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Morris, 6 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
As I know that you take pleasure in patronizing ingenious men of merit, I expect you will not think this an improper intrusion. The bearer of this letter is Mr Henry Foxall who has for a considerable time past been employed in Casting Cannon for the use of the United States, He is well skilled in the Iron business in all its branches & has performed his engagements with the Secy at War, Secy...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Morris, [on or before 29 January 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
When I had the honor of seeing you, it escaped my recollection to mention the subject contemplated in the enclosed note; mr Fitzsimons told me the blank therein was occasioned by his having forgot at the time of writing it wether he had ten or twelve chairs. This furniture is elegant and well suited for your appartments, perhaps better than any other in America, and it may be had for less than...
3To James Madison from Robert Morris, 3 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 September 1802, New Brunswick. “I will thank you for a certificate from your office, by the mail, of the names of the General Commissioners of Bankruptcy appointed by the President of the United States for the New Jersey District, if any such are appointed, no notice thereof having reached me.” Draft ( NjR ). Robert Morris (ca. 1745–1815) was federal judge for the district of New Jersey,...
4To James Madison from Robert Morris, 29 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of a Certificate dated 6. Septr. 1802 from your office under the Signature of Stephen Pleasonton Clerk in your absence, I have issued a Commission of Bankruptcy, among others, to Josiah Shinn & in consequence of a Notification thereof Isaiah Shinn has this day come forwarded [ sic ], & produces a Commission from the president appointing him a Commissioner of Bankruptcy, and says...