Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.05954-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
October 26, 1793
Author/Creator
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 30.5 cm, Width: 19.3 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Apologizes for opening the enclosed letter (not included). References receiving two letters from Knox. Tells Knox his desire for an oval room instead of a square one can be effected. Mentions a vessel that shipwrecked going from Kennebeck to Boston and reports their friend John Gardner [probably John Gardiner] died in it. Encloses a copy of one of the 300 notifications he had printed up (not included). This appears to be a reference to the squatters on Knox's land. States he is especially concerned about timber that might be cut down this winter. Comments "its only necessary to prosecute a few of the great fish - and a stop will be put to the their plundering immediately." Wants Knox to keep William Bingham informed of events.

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