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19 October 1800

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson discusses land business with Knox. He also informs Knox that Knox's nephew Francis Flucker "is again in Goal where he has been for several days on two writs for debt." Jackson admonishes Knox for his handling of his nephews: "You cannot be ignorant of the reflections that are made in consequence of those boys being so much at loose in society."

GLC02437.07475

15 November 1801

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox of the importance to pay Mr. Thomas C. Amory's note while in Boston. Says the note is due around the end of the month.

GLC02437.07669

31 October 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Writes regarding his wife's estate, sending related papers for Jackson to examine and to show to others.

GLC02437.09229

28 October 1804

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his house building business. Notes he is in the process of purchasing materials and engaging his mechanics to work on his buildings. Requests 200,000 to 300,000 bricks of lime from Knox. Describes the type and style of houses he wishes to build and his desire to use the best material.

GLC02437.09870

16 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Knox gives Jackson orders regarding taking control of King's Bridge, New York as the British evacuate their troops. Informs Jackson that the first and fourth Massachusetts regiments "have been directed to march this day for King's Bridge" where they will join the Light Infantry commanded by Colonel Hull. As the senior officer, Jackson is to lead the corps which will take command "of the British posts of New York, long Island, &c." Expects the British to evacuate posts "on the north end of York Island" by 21 November, and the City 22 November. Advises Jackson that if anything happens to…

GLC02437.10189

9 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Jackson [incomplete]

Reiterates that "Mr. Duer and I myself authorized you and Mr. Flint to purchase for us and not for any other person - " in relation to a land purchase. Continues discusses the circumstances surrounding the buying of the land. Mentions Madame la Val and that she is "still working in New York to see whether any advances can be made her. Watermarked "G R" under a crest.

GLC02437.10248

20 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson [incomplete]

Discusses a letter received previously from Jackson and how sorry that he has not been able to respond promptly. Most of the rest of the page is illegible. Date and place writ from previous assessment. Watermarked "G R" under a crest.

GLC02437.10249

2 August 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Discusses a problem with William Duer about Duer's "inablity to comply with his contract with me." Writes that Duer seems to want things to "remain on their former footing." Mentions that Duer raised $12,500 dollars and still promises $25,000 for Jackson to arrive at a later date. Continues on about the situation and mentions that he will be in New York soon. Letterpress copy. Watermarked.

GLC02437.10252

31 August 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to unknown

Discusses the construction of a building. States that "I am persuaded that it would be chaper and perhaps better to defer the building until next year." Mentions the cold weather and that if it lasts, the digging of the foundation can begin. Last page missing lower left hand corner. Watermarked "Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10280

7 September 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses financial situation in regards to taxes and the Waldo patent, a tract of land Knox inherited by marriage in present-day Maine. Mentions possibly making a trip out to the patent, but is uncertain whether or not he will be able to go and that he "would greatly prefer the addition to Voses house but ... know[s] not whether he can get another, neither [does he] know whether it would be agreable [sic] to him." Writes that "[t]he malignant fever ... continues to spread and desolate ... " Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold By J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10284

7 December 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Writes that "Madame dela Val has been here ... " Goes on to say that she should have the deed of land and a mortgage. Mentions a payment of $133 upon acceptance of the land. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold By J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10286

29 May 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Discusses payment for services rendered. Wants Jackson to keep men "supplied so that no unnessary expence [is made] for idle workmen [due to] want of materials ... " Mentions installing lightning rods and "keeping an attentive eye upon the house and keeping up the number of the workmen. Continues with plans for the house and grounds. One of the pages is a note glued to the rest. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10300

12 July 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Writes that he is looking forward to seeing Jackson soon and that a Mr. B might be "accompanying [him], but he is so uncertain that [he] doubt[s]." Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10307