From William Stephens Smith to John Quincy Adams, 24 March 1807
New York March 24th. 1807.
Dr. Sir—
The post from Philadelphia this morning, brings Letters, stating that, after Colo. Burr, was dismissed by the Court, he was arrested by a Troop of Horse, and was actually under guard at fort Stoddard on the 22d. ulto. on his way to the seat of Government, with a military Escort—
Yours,
W: S: Smith
My Son William was well on the 27th. of February at Trinadad
MHi: Adams Papers.