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Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01857 Author/Creator: Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 Place Written: Dobb's Ferry, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 25, 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32.1 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Pleads on behalf of a Lieutenant Sutherland, a British officer who wishes to be exchanged as a prisoner.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

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