A tribute to the memory of Samuel Morris, : late governor, read at the state in Schuylkill, on the 23d of July, 1812. Inscribed to its members, by a friend to the association, and a sincere admirer of their late excellent governor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clay, Curtis.

Contributor:

Morrell, J. W.

Schuylkill Fishing Company

Morris, Anthony, 1766-1860, former owner.

Morris, Effingham Buckley, 1856-1937, former owner.

J. & A.Y. Humphreys (Firm), printer.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Morris, Samuel, 1734-1812.

Morris, Samuel.

Physical Description:

8 p. ; 20 cm (8vo)

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia [Pa.]: : Printed by J.& A.Y. Humphreys, 'Change-Walk, corner of Second and Walnut Streets., 1812.

Notes:

"Castle, State in Schuylkill, 80th year, July 23d, A.D. 1812. The company being convened at the Castle, pursuant to order of the council, where the annexed tribute of respect to our late venerable governor, was delivered by Curtis Clay, Esq. in a very masterly manner, whereupon it was resolved that the secretary be requested to have the same entered on the book of minutes--and also to have one hundred copies printed. By order, J.W. Morrell, Secretary. S."--t.p. verso.

The Colony in Schuylkill, later the State in Schuylkill, was incorporated in 1844 under the name Schuylkill Fishing Company; the Castle, its clubhouse, was at the foot of the Schuylkill River falls. The club is the origin of Fish House Punch.

Not in Shaw & Shoemaker.

Local Notes:

HSP in LCP.

Historical Society copy 1 inscribed: Effingham B. Morris, Bolton Farm (which belonged to Anthony Morris and his wife Mary Pemberton and came to be by the wills of their descendents).

Historical Society copy 2 in marbled paper wrapper; inscribed: Anthony Morris.

NEH-Readex: not in Readex; not at AAS.

OCLC:

213332066