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Reed, Philip, 1760-1829 to W. Smyth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03481.02 Author/Creator: Reed, Philip, 1760-1829 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 9, 1809 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Reed writes to the Honorable W. [Smyth?]. Encloses a letter (not included) from Colonel Thomas, President of the Maryland State Senate. Plans to call on Smyth the following day to introduce W. French.

Reed, Philip, 1760-1829
Smyth, W., fl. 1809

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