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To Thomas Jefferson from John Smith, 19 August 1808

War Office
Augt 19th. 1808.

Sir,

I am honored with your letter of the 15th. current, and have instructed Captain Saunders accordingly.

The Secretary of War directed that all dispatches of importance, received in his absence, should be immediately transmitted to you, without being first forwarded to himself.

I am with perfect respect and esteem, Sir Your Ob: Sevt

Jno Smith, C. C

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    To Thomas Jefferson from John Smith, 19 August 1808
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    19 August 1808

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