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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03300 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document Date: 1786/09/14 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 31.1 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Secretarially written and signed by Robert Pemberton, Knox's post-war aide. Document includes two parts. Jackson attests that he received seven certificates (listed) worth a total of $13,752 from Henry Knox for safekeeping. On verso is a note from Henry Knox to Jackson asking Jackson to forward the certificates to his brother, William Knox.

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Peirce, John, 1750-1798

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