Smith, William, fl. 1794 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06273 Author/Creator: Smith, William, fl. 1794 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 December 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy
Introduces Knox to Alexander Stevenson. States he is a "young man" looking for an appointment in the Artillery. Notes he has never met the young man but believes he is from a "hardy breed." Describes Stevenson's age, physical condition, and notes his family fought in the late [Revolutionary] War.
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