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Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01869 Author/Creator: Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 Place Written: Dobbs Ferry, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 28, 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Discusses Mr. Sutherland's situation and mentions that he is sorry that circumstances did not work out in his favor. See GLC02437.01857 and GLC02437.01866 for more information.

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

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