William Carmichael (died 1795) was an American lawyer, statesman, and diplomat from Maryland. He represented Maryland in the Continental Congress in 1778 and 1779 and was the principal diplomat for the United States to Spain from 1782 to 1794. William was born sometime around 1739 at the family home ("Round Top") in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, on the Chester River just opposite Chestertown. Apparently, he was sent to Europe for his education, … Wikipedia
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