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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01135 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1777 |
| Title | Robert Morris to Samuel and Robert Purviance discussing business |
| Date | 19 April 1777 |
| Author | Morris, Robert (1734-1806) |
| Recipient | Purviance, Robert Purviance, Samuel |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Morris, chairman of a Congressional secret committee, acknowledges receipt of correspondence from the Purviance brothers, merchants in Baltimore, Maryland. Transmits inventories (not included) of two prize vessels, discusses a recent purchase of flour (possibly for military use) conducted by the Purviances, and relates that the committee will not purchase the prize vessels. Refers the Purviances' previous request regarding military clothing to James Mease, appointed in 1776 as clothier general. Referring to Captain James Nicholson, in command of the ship Virginia, states "It would give us pleasure to hear that the Virginia Cap Nicholson was sailed & your Bay cleared of the Enemies ships, There are several of them at Cape Henlopen where they have done much mischief." Signed by Morris, by order of the secret committee. |
| Subjects | Privateering Revolutionary War Congress Navy Maritime Military History Military Uniforms Military Provisions Diet and Nutrition |
| People | Morris, Robert (1734-1806) Purviance, Robert (d. 1806) Purviance, Samuel (fl. 1777-1788) Mease, James (fl. 1776-1781) Nicholson, James (1737-1804) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Naval & Maritime; The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Signer of the U.S. Constitution. Cape Henlopen is situated between the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |