1 January 1783
Jackson, William, 1759-1828
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Henry Knox
Signed by Major W. Jackson, possibly William Jackson, an aide-de-camp of General Washington and secretary of Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary at War. Written from "War Office." Writes to inform Knox of the status of his application to the superintendent of finance (possibly Robert Morris) on behalf of General Benjamin Lincoln, regarding Knox's request for repairs to West Point. The superintendent believes there are more pressing matters, but has given monies to the Quarter Master General (Colonel Timothy Pickering) and he will allot them to the most important public purposes.
GLC02437.01784