Note 5 — THE UNITED STATES MINT.
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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,
“In consequence of your Letter of the nineteenth of June, I sent for Mr. Dudley, told him the information you had so kindly given to me, and assured him of my desire to make him easy and happy. The business in which he is intended to be employed, is like many other important matters, retarded by the tediousness of the States in supplying the Continental Treasury.
“The Hon’ble Secretary at War has commenced a correspondence with General Gates at my request, which I think, will produce what he wishes. Be assured that I take particular pleasure in promoting the interest and happiness of worthy men, and that I am with great esteem Sir,
your most obedient and humble Servant,
Robert Morris.”