William Smith

17 documents

Smith solicits a diplomatic appointment from Knox
10/21/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses diplomacy with Great Britain.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Smith appeals to Knox to authorize military leave for a brother
07/27/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, due to family hardship Smith asks for leave for his brother, Captain Smith.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Reports US Relations in Portugal
10/31/1797 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, Signed
Refers to US relations in Portugal. Reports activities of the Secretary of State there, with several social events. Refers to the Spaniards on the Mississippi and Indian affairs.
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Reports celebration of the President's Birthday
10/21/1797 Autograph Letter Signed
Reports celebration of the President's birthday; mentions toasts made. Awaits news from the US, other than letters to the editor in the newspapers.
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Illegible Document
10/09/1797 Autograph Letter Signed
Illegible
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Unfounded Suspicions of Colonel Smith
12/13/1798 Autograph Signed Draft
An alternative to William Smith has been presented for the post of Lieutenant Colonel Commandant. Apparently Smith has been charged in the opinion of his fellow citizens with serious misconduct.
Sixth Congress: Executive Nominations to the Senate [6B-A2 & A3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)
Mentions Young Relative George Izard
12/22/1798 Autograph Letter Signed
Mentions his young relation, George Izard.
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Defending reputation against political charges
12/20/1798 Autograph Letter Signed
Smith responds to what he considers "erroneous" political charges against him, claiming that he is uninfluenced by British or French politics, only believing in the politics of independence. Smith is …
James McHenry Papers
Candidate for a Commission, Etc.
08/04/1798 Autograph Letter Signed
Smith denies the charges brought against him of violently advocating an election upon principles unfriendly to the Constitution which he fears may cause the Senate to reject his nomination as …
Sixth Congress: Executive Nominations to the Senate [6B-A2 & A3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)
Speaks of International Affairs, US Relations with Europe and Turkey
02/02/1799 Autograph Letter
Writes of responsibilities of government while in war. Expresses concerns about US vessels sailing about the European seas. Mentions Turkey's declaration of war.
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RE Recommendations for Army and Navy Appointments & Army Recruiting
05/16/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence recommending individuals for Army and Navy appointments and routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting.
Printed Versions
RE Organization of Individual Regiments
04/08/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
Printed Versions
RE Army Recruiting, Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
04/20/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting and concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
Printed Versions
RE Army Recruiting and Organization of Individual Regiments
04/17/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting and concerning the organization of individual regiments.
Printed Versions
RE Army Appointments and Promotions & Army Recruiting
04/29/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine applications for Army appointments and promotions and routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting.
Printed Versions
Organization of Regiments
04/06/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments
Printed Versions
Discussion of Election and Foreign Affairs
12/26/1799 Author's Letterbook Copy
Laments the outcome of the Pennsylvania election and the implications for a mission to France. Discusses foreign affairs. Refers to the loss of Pickering and hopes to replace the post with his …
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