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Autograph letter

to Henry Jackson

31 October 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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

GLC02437.09229

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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

28 October 1804

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

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...

GLC02437.09870

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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Jackson

16 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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...

GLC02437.10189

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Manuscript letter

to Henry Jackson [incomplete]

9 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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...

GLC02437.10248

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Autograph letter

to Henry Jackson [incomplete]

20 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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