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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04796 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 December 1790 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 22.6 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Notes this letter will be delivered by Major Samuel Gatchell. Tells Knox that Gatchell is interested in an appointment to one of the cutters ordered by Congress. Attests to Gatchell's "reputation and honor."

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

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