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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04892 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 March 1791 Pagination: 7 p. : Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Offers his assistance in appointing officers to the army. States, "I believe but few are so well acquainted with the late Officers of the American Army as I am, and I do assure you, I should have been highly gratified to have assisted you in the late arrangement..." Says he cannot account for [John] Doughty declining the appointment as Lt. Colonel Commander. (See GLC02437.04875 and .4891 for related documents.) Knox has asked Jackson how he feels about his position in the 2nd Regiment. Admits he "exceedingly dislike[s] his situation" but he does not believe that being Lieutenant Colonel Commander would make him any happier. Updates Knox on news from Boston and gives his opinion on various commanding officers such as Captain Nathaniel Stowe who commands "a good ship but would leave her to have the command of a Company." Again tells Knox that "you will find it difficult to recruit the Man in this quarter on the encouragement given, and it is the most unfavorable season of the year to Beat the Drum." Hopes Ogden returned to Philadelphia safely and is currently enjoying Knox's company. Talks of the success of the lottery. "The Lottery is very rich as you will observe by the State of the Wheel in the inclosed paper." Joseph Peirce "is disappointed in not hearing from you respecting the Sale of the Estate."

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

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