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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03532 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 April 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 29.7 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Informs Knox that he has received the two letters he sent, regarding the disbandment of the troops. States that "it is a cruel business - but I know it will give you pain, shall say nothing at this time on that subject." Discusses upcoming dinner plans. Also mentions a fire in Boston's Malt House.

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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