How did sergeant major Morris acquire the monkeys paw?

Sergeant Major Morris acquired the monkey's paw while serving in India, where he came across it during his time in the military. He obtained it from a holy man who had cursed the paw, endowing it with the power to grant three wishes. However, Morris experienced the negative consequences of using the paw and sought to rid himself of it, eventually giving it to the White family, cautioning them about its dangerous powers.