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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05378 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 March 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 23.3 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Has enclosed a letter from Mr. William Hunt recommending Mr. John Patten for an appointment in the federal troops. Jackson is not acquainted with Patten but declares that he seems well-suited to be an officer. Reports that General [William] Hull knows him. Also recommends an [Ebenezer] Kent for an appointment. Place not listed, however, another letter (GLC02437.05376) written on the same day places Jackson in Boston.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Hull, William, 1753-1825
Patten, John, fl. 1774-1794

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