Gouverneur Morris
Gouverneur Morris ( ; January 31, 1752 – November 6, 1816) was an American statesman, a Founding Father of the United States, and a signatory to the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution. He wrote the Preamble to the United States Constitution and has been called the "Penman of the Constitution". While most Americans still thought of themselves as citizens of their respective states, Morris advanced the idea of being a citizen of a single union of states. He was also one of the most outspoken opponents of slavery among those who were present at the Constitutional Congress. He represented New York in the United States Senate from 1800 to 1803.Morris was born into a wealthy landowning family in what is now New York City. After attending King's College (now Columbia University) he studied law under Judge William Smith and earned admission to the bar. He was elected to the New York Provincial Congress before serving in the Continental Congress. After losing re-election to Congress, he moved to Philadelphia and became the assistant U.S. Superintendent of Finance. He represented Pennsylvania at the 1787 Constitutional Convention in which he advocated a strong central government. He served on the committee that wrote the final draft of the United States Constitution.
After the ratification of the Constitution, Morris served as Minister Plenipotentiary to France. He criticized the French Revolution and the execution of Marie Antoinette. Morris returned to the United States in 1798 and won election to the Senate in 1800. Affiliating with the Federalist Party, he lost re-election in 1803. After leaving the Senate, he served as chairman of the Erie Canal Commission. Provided by Wikipedia
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To the people of the United States by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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Notes on the United States of America by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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Letters on appreciation by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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An oration, upon the death of General Washington by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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Discourse delivered before the New-York Historical Society, at their anniversary meeting, 6th December, 1812 by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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An oration delivered July 5th, 1813, before the Washington Benevolent Society of the City of New-York, in commemoration of American independence by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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An oration, delivered on Wednesday, June 29, 1814, at the request of a number of citizens of New-York in celebration of the recent deliverance of Europe from the yoke of military d... by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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The advantages of the proposed canal from Lake Erie to Hudson's River / by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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An inaugural discourse, delivered before the New-York Historical Society, 4th September, 1816 the 206th anniversary of the discovery of New-York, by Hudson / by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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The advantages of the proposed canal from Lake Erie to Hudson's River / by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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A diary of the French revolution / by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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An oration, delivered on June 29, 1814, at the request of a number of citizens of New-York in celebration of the recent deliverance of Europe from the yoke of military despotism / by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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An answer to War in disguise, or, Remarks upon the new doctrine of England, concerning neutral trade by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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An answer to War in disguise, or, Remarks upon the new doctrine of England concerning neutral trade. by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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The diary and letters of Gouverneur Morris, minister of the United States to France etc by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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The diaries of Gouverneur Morris : European travels, 1794-1798 / by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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The diary and letters of Gouverneur Morris Minister of the United States to France, member of the Constitutional Convention, etc. / by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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An answer to War in disguise, or, Remarks upon the new doctrine of England, concerning neutral trade by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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The diary and letters of Gouverneur Morris : Minister of the United States to France ... etc. / by Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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