Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05972 Author/Creator: Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 November 1793 Pagination: 1 p. ; 32 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy
Says "Citizen Genet is disposed to leave me in the lurch, relative to the accoutrements provided for his nation, indeed if he was to take them, I know not how he is to pay for them he has offered me Bills on France, but they will not answer." Asks Knox for assistance and to take the items at a fair value for public service. They are cartridge boxes with belts and sword belts with bayonet scabbards. Says they are fit for service and ready for transport.
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