Lot 765
Fitzsimons, Thomas (1741-1811) Member of the Continental Congressman, signer of the U.S. Constitution; Congressman from Pennsylvania and owner of one of the first insurance companies. Autograph letter signed ("Thos FitzSimons"), 2pp, 9¼ x 7¾ in, n.p., 8 Aug., 1800, addressed to W[illiam] Sansom. Encased in a custom tan cloth hard-covered folder which fits into a handsome10¼ x 8½ in. quarter leather slipcase stamped in gilt. Fine condition. In part: "… I have taken further pains in Inquiring into the State of the Acct between [Robert] Morris & You… I am seriously of opinion - You are not correct in your Idea respecting it - believing so - I have spoken to Mr. [William] Rawle…I have proposed to him to postpone the Sale till you have time to investigate the Acct…if it shall then appear that the balance you claim is due you upon Morris engagement I have promised…I will not directly or indirectly interfere To prevent ye Sale of the Land… should you persist in bringing on the Sale every thing in my power that can lawfully be done to prevent it must be done …."
This letter was written while Robert Morris was in prison for amassing large debts which he was unable to pay. William Sansom purchased Morris’ Chestnut Street property from the sheriff for $25,000 and developed it into one of the first speculative housing developments in the United States in a new design concept, the Row House. Today, this historic area of Philadelphia is known as Jewelers' Row.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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