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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03383 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 December 1786 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32.1 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Writes that because the weather has been so cold and stormy, has had to procure blankets for the recruits. Now, however, every new recruit he enlists will expect a blanket. Asks for Knox's advice on this subject. Has discussed the supply of rations with Mr. [Stephen] Bruce, who will write to Knox and to the Board of Treasury on the subject. Discusses his attempts to locate a bundle of goods belonging Mrs. Knox. Sends his love to Mrs. Knox and the children.

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bruce, Stephen, fl. 1786-1801
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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