LS, 1801 May 30, Washington, D.C., to the Prince Regent of Portugal.

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LS, 1801 May 30, Washington, D.C., to the Prince Regent of Portugal.

Announces the accepted resignation of William Loughton Smith, Minister Plenipotentiary.

1 item (1 p.) ; 47 cm. folded to 33 x 17 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6791849

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