Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04127 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 March 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 30.7 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy
Writes a letter of introduction for the bearer, Captain Bartlet (some sources say "Bartlett") Hinds, who is traveling to New York on business respecting the Corps of Invalids. Declares that he served with great honor in the Massachusetts Line in the Continental Army, and was wounded while fighting. Was transferred to the Corps of Invalids and has been stationed on Castle Island in Boston Harbor. Writes, "As Mr. Hinds represents that Meritorious class of Man, the Wounded and disabled Soldier, - (If his application is founded in Justice) I am sure, you will be happy to give him every assistance, in your power."
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