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Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05088 Author/Creator: Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 July 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Says his brother Captain Smith is stationed on the Southern frontier. Since the front is quiet, he would like Knox to grant him permission to visit his family, "if it is not inconsistent with the good of the service." Will be much obliged if Knox will permit him to visit New York this season.

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

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