2 September 1787
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Henry Knox
Jackson is in charge of handling the sale of Knox's state securities, and he informs Knox several brokers have advised him to wait to sell them. Further discusses financial matters. Reports that the directors of the Ohio Company recently had a meeting (refer to GLC02437.03648). Jackson subscribed for two more shares. Writes, "I am allmost serious when I tell you, I have thought of retiring to that wilderness & pass the remainder of my life. I am dissatisfied with the world- this last disappointment has made me unfit for anything..." Writes that General [Rufus] Putnam is in Boston and…
GLC02437.03653