Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00438 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 September 1776 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 32 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy
Reacts to news of the Battle of Long Island, hopes the loss serve as a learning experience rather than discouraging one, and laments the loss of Lord Stirling and General John Sullivan, who were captured. No news from Boston. "Lt. Johnston" was Captain Lt. John Johnston, captured at Long Island (see GLC02437.00443).
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