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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05577 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 August 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Informs Knox that he has arrived in New York City and is disappointed that he will not be able to meet up with him. Mentions that Madame de Leval is in town. Suggests they meet soon at "Prince Town" (Princeton, New Jersey). Reports on the health of Knox's family. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

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

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