William Smith
17 documents

Smith solicits a diplomatic appointment from Knox
10/21/1791 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, 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 SignedLetter, 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, SignedRefers 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 SignedReports 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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Unfounded Suspicions of Colonel Smith
12/13/1798 Autograph Signed DraftAn 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 SignedMentions his young relation, George Izard.
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Defending reputation against political charges
12/20/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSmith 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 SignedSmith 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 LetterWrites 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 SignedRoutine correspondence recommending individuals for Army and Navy appointments and routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting.
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RE Organization of Individual Regiments
04/08/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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RE Army Recruiting, Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
04/20/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting and concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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RE Army Recruiting and Organization of Individual Regiments
04/17/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting and concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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RE Army Appointments and Promotions & Army Recruiting
04/29/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine applications for Army appointments and promotions and routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting.
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Organization of Regiments
04/06/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments
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Discussion of Election and Foreign Affairs
12/26/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyLaments 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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