Financier and politician; signer of the Declaration of Independence, and founder of the Bank of North America in 1782. DS, signed “Robt. Morris,” one page, 7.5 x 4.25, May 8, 1795. Financial agreement between Morris and Jonathan Nicholson. Nicholson agrees to pay Morris twenty-five hundred dollars in three years. Morris and Nicholson, in conjunction with James Greenleaf, formed the ill fated North American Land Company in 1795, which owned millions of acres in various states, particularly in western New York. Due to unforeseen troubles, such as the rise of Napoleon, the company failed. A minor creditor had Morris put in jail for three and a half years, which broke his spirit. This document was likely part of the financial maneuvering done while the three men were establishing their company. Show through from Morris’ signature through body of text, rough bottom edge, a couple vertical folds and wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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