Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Stephens Smith

GLC02437.10183

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GLC#
GLC02437.10183-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
9 November 1783
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to William Stephens Smith
Place Written
West Point, New York
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 35.6 cm, Width: 23.6 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Thanks Smith for introducing him to worthy gentlemen. "I am no party man and I know you too well to support for a moment that you would introduce any characters not proper for you & I to be sociable with." Expresses a favorable opinion of Doctor Bayley, (possibly Richard Bayley), noting that Doctor Silas Holmes also supports Bayley. Writes, "The prejudices in the country, however are so strong against him that he will stand in need, of all the support he can derive from Doctor Holmes and the similar evidence." Also thanks Smith for introducing Doctor "Michalies" [Michaelis]. Writes, "I hope in a few days, the british will evacuate the City, when I promise myself the pleasure of seeing you." Watermarked.

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