"An ever-present figure in the early days of the nation, Gouverneur Morris left an indelible mark on the country's future development. While in the New York State legislature, he was part of the committee that wrote the state's constitution. He went on to write some of the most critical documents of the Second Continental Congress, gaining the enduring admiration of George Washington, who later appointed him minister to France. At the Office of Finance he helped to develop the basic plan for the coinage system that remains in use today, and in private business he was instrumental in the planning and establishment of the Bank of North America.".

A biography of Gouverneur Morris (1752-1816) by his granddaughter, making extensive use of his letters and diary.

Excerpt from The Diary and Letters of Gouverneur Morris, Vol. 1: Minister of the United States to France; Member of the Constitutional Convention, Etc Morris makes a journey through part of England. Portsmouth. Plym outh. Charmed with the beauties of England. Visit to Blenheim. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Hardcover reprint of the original 1889 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9". No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Morris, Gouverneur. The Diary And Letters Of Gouverneur Morris, Minister Of The United States To France, Member Of The Constitutional Convention. Edited By Anne Cary Morris, Volume 1. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Morris, Gouverneur. The Diary And Letters Of Gouverneur Morris, Minister Of The United States To France, Member Of The Constitutional Convention. Edited By Anne Cary Morris, Volume 1. London K. Paul, Trench, 1889. Subject: France History Revolution, 1789-1799

In the final book of his works on the founding fathers, Richard Brookhiser unveils one of American history's most charismatic, delightful and little-known characters: Gouverneur Morris, the charming, one-legged rake and unsung genius of the American Resolution.

Liberty Fund is pleased to present this single-volume collection of Gouverneur Morris's writings. This edition will be a welcome addition to scholars of American and French history as the volume contains many writings that have never before been published. Providing his unique perspective, this is a wonderful and accessible single source that illuminates the political and economic thought of Gouverneur Morris.