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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1860 Excerpt: ... should demand it. t The debtors' apartment of the Walnut-street prison was on Prune street. Though suffering in bodily health, Mr. Morris's mind was cheerful under the weight of his misfortunes. On one occasion he wrote the following playful note to his old partner in speculations: -- Messrs. Henry Banks, David Allison and Robert Morris present their compliments to John Nicholson, Esq., and request the favor of his company to dine with them at the hotel with grated doors, in Prune street, at one o'clock, on Sunday next, pledging themselves most solemnly that to him the doors will be open for admission and departure on that day. Friday Morning, tUh May, 1798. Dear sir: I have written the above not only with the consent, but at the request of the parties, and it is done after consulting Mr. Hoffncr, who solemnly assures us that nothing can operate as a detainer but a bail-piece, and I think you have no such thing to fear; or if there is any special bail for you, it is John Baker, on whom you can safely rely. Come, therefore, my friend, as early in the forenoon as you can, that we may have some conversation before as well as after dinner. We will show you how we live here, that you may be prepared to bear your fate, should it be decided that you are to become a boarder at this hotel. lam your friend and servant, Rorert Morris. May 11, 1798. Jno. Nicholson, Esq. Mr. Nicholson afterward became a regular inmate of the same hotel, where he edited a newspaper. William B. Wood, the celebrated actor, was a compulsory guest at the same hotel with grated doors, for a short time, and has left on record the following account of his interview with Robert Morris there: -- Mr. Morris appeared c...

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