American statesman (1752-1816) and signer of the Constitution from Pennsylvania who authored several sections of that document, including the well-known Preamble. He later served as American minister to France (during much of that country's Revolution) and US senator. Full hand-addressed free frank, 5 x 3.25, addressed in Morris's hand to "Nicholas Low Esq'r, New York," and franked in the upper right, "free Gouv Morris." Postmarked at Washington on February 27th, with ink notation to inner flap dating the year to 1801. In fine condition, with thin toning along two folds. From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.
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