Robert Morris

""Robert Morris: Patriot and Financier"" is a biography written by Ellis Paxson Oberholtzer that tells the story of Robert Morris, a prominent figure in the American Revolution who played a crucial role in financing the war effort. Morris was born in Liverpool, England in 1734 and immigrated to the American colonies as a young man. He quickly became involved in the mercantile trade and rose to become one of the wealthiest men in the colonies.During the Revolutionary War, Morris used his financial expertise to help fund the Continental Army and secure loans from foreign governments. He also served as a member of the Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence. After the war, Morris continued to play an important role in American politics, serving as the Superintendent of Finance under the Articles of Confederation and helping to shape the new United States government under the Constitution.Oberholtzer's biography provides a detailed account of Morris's life and career, drawing on primary sources such as Morris's personal papers and correspondence. The book explores Morris's business dealings, political activities, and personal life, painting a vivid picture of a man who played a pivotal role in the founding of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.