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BILL OF EXCHANGE SIGNED AS MAKER BY JOHN NICHOLSON

ROBERT MORRIS (1734-1806): Known as the "financier of the American Revolution" and one of the richest men in America, Signer of the Declaration of Independence. He became financially involved in unsuccessful land speculation with JOHN NICHOLSON and was imprisoned for debt from February 16, 1798 until August 26, 1801. Partly Printed DS: "Jno Nicholson", 1p, 6 x 4. Philadelphia, 1795 February 25. In full: "Three years days after date I Promise to pay Robt Morris Esqr or order One thousand Dollars for value received." Boldly endorsed on verso: "Robt Morris" with the commonly found ink bleed through from his strong pen. Nicholson's signature is unaffected and quite sharp. Pinholes on "R" of "Robt" and "M" of "Morris"