James Madison to William Steuben Smith, May 2, 1810
[ , Start insertion, 2 May 1810 , End, ] Greeting Reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Integrity, Prudence and Ability I do appoint you the said William Steuben…
William Stephens Smith was a United States representative from New York. He married Abigail "Nabby" Adams, a daughter of President John Adams and First Lady Abigail Adams. He was also a brother-in-law of President John Quincy Adams.
[ , Start insertion, 2 May 1810 , End, ] Greeting Reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Integrity, Prudence and Ability I do appoint you the said William Steuben…
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my Birth day and 71 Quincy Novbr 22d 1815 Dear Sir Inclosed is a Letter from Charles, by the hand writing. I received it yesterday, with a Letter from Mrs…
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WAR DEPARTMENT, 29th. March 1824. You are hereby informed, that the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, has appointed you <…
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