Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Samuel Phillips

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GLC#
GLC02437.04991-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
13 June 1791
Author/Creator
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Title
to Samuel Phillips
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 22.4 cm, Width: 18.7 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Marked "Copy." Was disappointed by the answer from the committee for the sale of lands respecting the mode of payment and quantity of lands. Wants to buy two million acres of unallocated land for specie payable at different installments with interest. Says if the committee cannot deal with him on those terms, he wonders if he should apply directly to the legislature. Wants a quick answer as the Massachusetts General Court is "rising this week" and he wants to close the purchase before the next session. Says the gentlemen he represents "will be desirious of turning their attention to some other quarter."

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