Samuel Wells Morris correspondence 1799-1852

Samuel Wells Morris correspondence

Incoming correspondence of Samuel Wells Morris and his wife Anna Ellis Morris of Wellsboro. The early letters, 1799-1839 are mostly from family members to Anna Morris on domestic matters and include letters from Samuel on family business and his political activities while serving as a state legisla...

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Main Author: Morris, Samuel Wells 1786-1847 (Creator)
Collection:Samuel Wells Morris Correspondence
Collection Number:1827
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Pennsylvania > Politics and government > 19th century.
Social life and customs > 19th century.
Physical Description: 0.66 Linear feet 0.66 linear feet, 2 boxes (400 items)
Summary: Incoming correspondence of Samuel Wells Morris and his wife Anna Ellis Morris of Wellsboro. The early letters, 1799-1839 are mostly from family members to Anna Morris on domestic matters and include letters from Samuel on family business and his political activities while serving as a state legislator, 1832-1836, and as a democratic congressman, 1837-1841. The correspondence, 1840-1847, to Samuel reflects his interests in politics, northern Pennsylvania coal lands, and the Tioga Navigation Company. Correspondents are John Laporte, Frederick A. Muhlenberg, A.G. Ralston, various politicians, and members of the Morris and Ellis family.

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