Financier Of The American Revolution, Haym Solomon, 7 pages, 112 lines
(continued from above) General George Washington called for Haym Solomon when they were is dire financial need, knowing that Haym Solomon would find a way to supply the finances needed. The poem tells how he did this through sending out privateers, buying and selling merchandise, and buying bank notes. His name was known for securities. When his name was on a bank or monetary note, it was considered good. He attracted the attention of Robert Morris for the sake of America's financial needs, and became a valued Patriot, and financier of the cause. The poem tells of one of his imprisonments for the cause, and his spectacular escape with just six hours before a death sentence was to be commenced. He died penniless and poor and did not get to enjoy the fruits of his labors, as many great Patriots of the Revolutionary War. The poem is seven pages long and most worthwhile. Two couplets on the closing page declare: "He gave his all for freedom, A name that we ought to know, Applying his great wisdom, To finance the war did sow." Then the other couplet says: "No one ever paid him back, Nor requited relatives, He gave riches and did lack, 'Tis why America lives." His name ought to be known by every true American.
(Please see our other poem: PL2668 "Call For Haym Solomon").