“Philad’a, Jan. 23, 1782.
“Sir,
“I send herewith an open letter for Mr. Richard Yates containing one for Mrs. Dudley in London, from her Husband now here. I wish these may be safely delivered to Mr. Yates, and therefore pray you to send them into New York, by some person that will not only promise, but perform the delivery of them. I am Sir,
“your most obedient and humble servant
Robert Morris.”
[5] This letter will illustrate this subject:
Robert Morris to the Rev. William Gordon, D. D.
[From the Morris Papers.]
“Philad’a 20th July, 1782.
“Sir,