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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC07601 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1782 |
| Title | George Washington to William S. Smith regarding the consequence of General Knox's application |
| Date | 24 June 1782 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | "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. |
| Subjects | President Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Smith, William (1754-1820) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; The Presidency; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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