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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to William S. Smith re: consequence of General Knox's application

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07601 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: [1782/06/24] Pagination: 1 p. 31.1 x 19.1 cm Order a Copy

"In consequence of General Knox's application... not knowing who was to command the forces destined for the invasion of Jamaica, I had to resort to the certificates with which you were furnished." Text loss at top right, with text drawn on replacement paper.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Smith, William, 1754-1820

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