Robert Morris was the financier of the American Revolution.  Washington won the war with his armies, but Morris saved the day with his money.  No matter what the financial predicament, it was attended to and with satisfaction.   Private interest possessed  little influence over the mind of Robert Morris when it clashed with his high notions of liberty and freedom.  Amidst disaster his memory cannot be lost.  Born in England, he came to America early and became the head of an important banking house in Philadelphia.  The account of this firm and his own personal fortune and what he could borrow from his friends were at all times at the disposal of his country.  His credit never was shattered, but the end of his resources was many times reached in his desire to meet the pressing demands made upon him for funds for the army.  The multiplied services of Morris are deeply engraved upon the tablets of all our hearts.  He loved his country and gave to it all he had, in service, in fortune and in life.