Knox, Henry (1750-1806) [Certification of Romeo Smith's status as a freeman]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02929 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 9 January 1784 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 22.5 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy
Certifies that Smith has served in the army for three years. Writes "Any person attempting to circumvent or trepan him as a slave will incur the severest penalty of the Law and the indignation of Heaven."
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