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: [24 June 1782] 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.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Dear Sir,
The inclosed (one for yourself & the other for MAjor Clarkson) comes in consequence of Generl. Knox's application.--To give you such Letters, waas my first intention; but not knowing who was to command the Forces destined for the Invasion of Jamaica, I had resort to the Certificates with which you were furnished; conceiving it would appear [inserted: odd] to write, & not be able to direct.--Or to direct to the General Sherwill than by name.--
The direction is not left to yourselves when the knowledge is obtained.-- You have, both, my best wishes,
& I am Dr. Sir
Yr. Obed. Servt.
G:o Washington
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