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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04898 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 April 1791 Pagination: 4p. : Height: 22.6 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy

Tries to understand how Knox's letters are delayed in reaching him. Provides Knox with his opinion on various appointments.

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

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