- GLC#
- GLC02437.05391-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 1 April 1792
- Author/Creator
- Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Pagination
- 2 p. : address ; Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.9 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Writes that the letter will be handed to Knox by Captain John Hobby, who may need Knox's help in a redress of grievances against the United States government. Jackson declares that he believes Hobby would be a good candidate for the position of Inspector of the Militia in Maine, if there is an opening available in the new militia bill. Speaks of Hobby's virtues and qualifications for the position.
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