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Robert Morris expresses regret that his financial proposals failed to gain support from Colonel Malcolm and Mr. Lawrence but appreciates Alexander Hamilton's endorsement of plans to restore public credit. He emphasizes the importance of establishing lasting financial systems over temporary measures and encourages perseverance among public creditors to influence necessary reforms. Morris warns that widespread public acceptance of sound fiscal policies requires time and experience.
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Robert Morris informs Alexander Hamilton that he received his recent correspondence and acknowledges the need to arrange alternative remittance methods due to Mr. Brown's travel restrictions. He also confirms forwarding Hamilton's letter to General Greene and plans to discuss Doctor Tillotson's appointment soon. Morris cites heavy workload as the reason for the delayed communication.
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Robert Morris responds to Alexander Hamilton's report on the poor prospects for tax revenue collection, expressing concern over the financial situation. He warns that without increased action from the states, serious and troubling consequences may arise. Morris urges prompt improvement to avoid these dangers.
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Office of Finance 19 th. Jan y 1783— Sir Altho’ I have not yet been honored with any Letters from your Excellency I cannot omit the Occasion of Writing which…
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Robert Morris advises Alexander Hamilton that establishing a marine department requires appointing a dedicated Minister of Marine to develop actionable plans, a task Morris feels unable to undertake due to time constraints. He emphasizes reducing expenditures as revenue cannot increase and mentions an upcoming proposal to Congress regarding the coinage issue.
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Robert Morris expresses concern over the confusion and potential double payments caused by Congress's bills and requests Benjamin Franklin's assistance in coordinating with John Adams, John Jay, and Mr. Barclay to clarify which bills have been paid and which remain outstanding. He provides detailed accounts of the amounts drawn for interest and current services, urging Franklin to help bring order to the financial chaos.
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Robert Morris responds to Benjamin Franklin's announcement of his resignation, expressing personal regret and concern for the United States. Morris acknowledges Franklin's desire for peace and happiness outside public life but refuses to support efforts to hasten his departure, citing potential harm to the public interest. He affirms his continued respect and esteem for Franklin regardless of his future role.
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Robert Morris introduces Nathaniel Gorham and his associates, who plan to propose supplying masts and spars to the French court, and asks Benjamin Franklin to support their efforts. Morris declines to join their venture but expresses his strong personal endorsement and hopes Franklin will assist them. He also mentions that the Chevalier La Luzerne will advocate on their behalf.
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Office of Finance 23. October 1783 Sir I do myself the Honor to enclose the Copy of a Letter which I have just written to Mess rs. Wilhelm and Jan…
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Office of Finance 16 June 1784. D r Sir, I have not any Letters from your Excellency which are unanswered except those of the twenty first of May and fourteenth…
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Robert Morris introduces John Rucker to Benjamin Franklin, requesting Franklin's support and assistance for Rucker in his commercial endeavors. Morris emphasizes Rucker's role as a partner in a new New York business. He seeks Franklin's goodwill to help advance this enterprise.