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to Henry Knox

Writes that the letter will be handed to Knox by Captain John Hobby, who may need Knox's help in a redress of grievances against the United States government. Jackson declares that he believes Hobby would be a good candidate for the position of...

GLC02437.05391

to Winthrop Sargent

Letter appointing Sargent to the office of Adjutant and Inspector General of the United States Army. Writes to appoint him to the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. Has worked to get this appointment for Sargent and hopes he will derive...

GLC02437.05423

[Act allowing Henry Knox and others to build a canal from the Connecticut River to Boston]

Act allowing Henry Knox, John Coffin Jones, David Cobb, Benjamin Hichborn, and Henry Jackson to construct a canal connecting the Connecticut River to Boston. Signed for David Cobb, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Massachusetts; Samuel...

GLC02437.05339

[Memorial]

Discusses a memorial pointing out an error regarding the Waldo patent in the last survey done of the land.

GLC02437.06998

to Henry Knox

Jackson requests that Knox attest that Jackson in the winter of 1792-1793 "went to New York at the joint instance of Mr. Bingham and yourself and negociated the transfer of Mr. Duer's right to preemtion of said lands." The lands were those purchased...

GLC02437.07207

[Opinion of James Sullivan]

Portions may have been written in the hand of Henry Knox. Apparently an opinion by Judge James Sullivan regarding the legality of financial matters and land purchase contracts relating to Henry Knox and his business associates.

GLC02437.06757

to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox's help in possibly obtaining a position in the revenue department as he is having difficulty supporting himself and his family in his current situation.

GLC02437.07162

to unknown

This excerpt is probably a continuation of the GLC02437.07219. Knox thanks his reader for his "zeal for my interests both at Newport and Boston," and assures him he shall receive due credit. Knox also expresses appreciation at the support of the...

GLC02437.07220

[Statement]

First part includes a printed letter from George Washington asking the Secretary of War (Henry Knox) to publish a statement regarding the United States' attempts for the "re-establishment of peace and friendship" with the Indians. The second part is...

GLC02437.10589

to Joseph B. Varnum

Massachusetts Congressman Samuel Dana introduces William Whittemore to Varnum, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Informs Varnum that Whittemore will be travelling to Washington, D.C. in order to preserve the patent for "the exclusive use of...

GLC03845.07