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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05723 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 December 1792 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 31.8 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Informs Knox that the survey of the lands is done and also mentions deeds, contracts, and other business related to land. A portion of the letter starting near the end of page three and most of page four, is written in a different hand. Jackson states the Winslows are disappointed that Knox has ignored their correspondence on some matter. Informs that Mrs. Flucker and the children are well. Mentions that his mother is dying.

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

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