Defending reputation against political charges
Document 1798Smith 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 exceptionally worried about his reputation as these alleged charges of misconduct seek to undermine his integrity. Smith defends himself against charges from William Burrows and William Constable.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
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 exceptionally worried about his reputation as these alleged charges of misconduct seek to undermine his integrity. Smith defends himself against charges from William Burrows and William Constable.
Date
12/20/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
East Chester
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798122040301
Page start
1
Note
Two handwritten copies
Notable persons
James McHenry
William Smith
George Washington
British
French
partisans
William Burrows
William Constable
Allison
Nicholson
Morris
Robert Troupe
Notable locations
East Chester
Virginia
New York
Philadelphia
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Mortgage
property
deed
pounds sterling
house
loan