Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02402 Author/Creator: Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 August 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22.4 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy
Written by Colonel Smith to Major General Knox. Writes to introduce Knox to a Dr. Bailey who was "a very clever fellow." Bailey was on his way to Poughkeepsie and wanted to pay his respects to Knox.
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