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- GLC#
- GLC02437.02719-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 28 October 1783
- Author/Creator
- Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- New York, New York
- Pagination
- 1 p. : docket Height: 32.1 cm, Width: 20.6 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- Creating a New Government
Discusses the importance of letters of introduction as they also serve as character references and have the ability to increase or ruin a person's reputation. Is pleased with the attention Knox paid to Dr. Bayley after receiving Stephens letter of introduction. Goes on to defend Dr. Bayley's character against criticism by "a few designing men."
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