Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07245 Author/Creator: Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 Place Written: East Chester, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 March 1799 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy
Smith tells Knox that Smith has "consented once more to, enter into the tented field." Smith reminds Knox of a book he gave Knox of portraits of European soldiers. Smith asks that Knox give it "to the President." (Smith is President John Adams's son-in-law.)
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