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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01526 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1777 |
| Title | Copy of Robert Morris speech on the price of peace and cost of maintaining it |
| Date | 1 September 1777 - 18 March 1780 |
| Author | Lowell, John (1743-1802) |
| Document Type | Government document |
| Content Description | Lowell's copy of Morris' 1783 budget speech detailing estimates for the army, navy, foreign affairs, etc. noting that by focusing on naval strength, "the enemy will be convinced of the impracticality of subduing us." With a one page table listing the depreciation of the Continental dollar. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Economics Finance Coins and Currency Global History and Civics Navy Military History |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime; Foreign Affairs; Government & Politics; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |