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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03885 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 June 1788 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30.4 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Writes a distressed letter to Knox on the subject of his investment of 10,000 dollars worth of Knox's notes without his permission. Explains that he did not answer Knox's previous letters because he thought Knox was on his way to Boston, thus assumed the letters would fall into other hands. Expresses his regret that Knox did not come in person, but instead sent his brother William to collect the notes. Writes, "The subject, the thought gives me pain- we have been acquainted for years------- excuse me Harry, its too tender a subject.... I wish never to see you------ my love to Lucy and the Children." Marked "private" on the address leaf. "Free" handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

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

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