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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03828 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 March 1788 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 18.4 cm Order a Copy

Refers to a package of newspapers including a map from Mr. Fales, possibly transmitted to Knox. Discusses Massachusetts politics, particularly the election of lieutenant governor. Expects Benjamin Lincoln to obtain the post over James Warren, although the Federalist vote may be split between Lincoln and Samuel Adams. Predicts that Hancock will maintain his post as Governor of Massachusetts. Will soon speak to Mr. Jarvis. Relates that Mrs. Swan is well. Marked "private" on the address leaf.

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Warren, James, 1726-1808
Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803
Hancock, John, 1737-1797
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Swan, Hepzibah Clarke, 1757-1825

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