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To George Washington from William Stephens Smith, 8 February 1783

Dobbs’s Ferry 8th Feby 1783

Sir

Inclosed I have the honor of forwarding to your Excellency the papers of the 3d 4th &5th instant The Enemy are anxiously expecting the arrival of a Cutter from Europe, said to be on her way—on the 6th 60 Guineas were laid to 30, at the Coffee House in favour of a peace upon her arrival. I am Your Excellency most Obedt Ser.

W.S. Smith Lt Colo.

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    To George Washington from William Stephens Smith, 8 February 1783
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    Smith, William Stephens
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    Washington, George
    Date
    8 February 1783

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    “To George Washington from William Stephens Smith, 8 February 1783,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-10603. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of George Washington. It is not an authoritative final version.]

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