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Smith, William, fl. 1794 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06279 Author/Creator: Smith, William, fl. 1794 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 21, 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the "total destruction" of his father's property that took place during the war (possibly the Revolutionary War). Notes the entire family looks to him for support. Comments he is "determined to bear the pressure & the flight like a man." Mentions his brother, Colonel John Smith, will be leaving for Europe on Wednesday. Asks Knox to send his brother's commission, which he was entitled to before his resignation from the service, to them. Notes the commission will be used as a passport and voucher of his brother's citizenship. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Smith, William, fl. 1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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