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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05114 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 August 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Encloses the deeds for the two million acre land purchase executed by Flint and himself. Has also forwarded Knox his own transfers for the twenty shares (not included). Will forward Peirce's 20 shares when he is back in town. Says the shares are selling at $180 now. Notes he has received the $5,000 from William Duer to make the first payment to the committee. The deeds are likely GLC02437.05043 and .10230.

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

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