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Robert Morris (1734-1806) was a Philadelphia merchant and banker who was friends with George Washington. His financial acumen enabled the Revolution to continue, as he was able to gain needed funds as the young nation found itself in economic distress. He was a partner in Willing, Morris & Co. (later Willing, Morris & Swanwick). Morris was also a main exporter of American tobacco to France. His political career included participation in the Continental Congress and acting as Superintendent of Finance.
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"Robert Morris 1734-1806," Penn People, Penn Libraries University of Pennsylvania, https://archives.upenn.edu/exhibits/penn-people/biography/robert-morris/, accessed 25 August 2025.
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