Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York (1726–1798). ALS signed “Your ever affectionate father and friend, Lewis Morris,” one page both sides, 8 x 13, June 16, 1795. Letter to his son, Colonel Lewis Morris, written from New York. In part: “The night after we got over the bar we had a very rough sea and the next day poor Shadow fell and his Stall gave way and I was without all hopes of him but by my contrivance and cooperation of the Capt we got him on his legs after that he stood well the rest of the voyage and is now at Morisania eating the best of grass. Some good judges think him a fine horse indeed James thinks so. Taylor thinks in some points he equals Sourkrout. I shall…Peg to him. She is a fine large bony mare and in my opinion next season put in a proper place he will cover an hundred mares at ten dollars each. I have purchased another mare a day or two ago that Shadow shall have. She is very clever 5 year old about 15 hands and handsome with a good deal of blood…Brother Daniel the first two days was very sick indeed but afterwards became a hearty fellow and eat his allowance with as much eagerness as any one on board. He is gone to see his father and I expect him tomorrow or next day in Town and then he will go on to New Haven and I mean to accompany him. I am sorry to tell you that Doctor Hiles is dead and therefore makes it more necessary that I should go with him to introduce him to the new president be he whom he may. Tell Mrs. Huger she need be proud of having such a boy to call her mother. When I return I will write you how he is settled.” In very good condition, with complete clean separation along central horizontal fold, scattered light toning and foxing, a few edge chips, and light show-through from writing on opposite side. Highly collectible, this particular letter is also uncommonly lengthy. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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