Enclosed Letter
Document 1789Letter for Daniel Smith enclosed, public nature of letter warranted the inclusion of the letter.
War Office December 14. 1789 Sir Presuming that some safe opportunity may offer from Richmond, I have enclosed a letter for Daniel Smith Esquire of Miro district on Cumberland river, - I request your Excellencys pardon for the trouble I may give, but the letter being of an important public nature I have ventured on your goodness. I have the honor to be Your Excellency’s Most obedient Humble servant Knox Secretary of War. His Excellency the Governor of Virginia
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