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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Thomas Vose

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06065 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript letter Date: 19 March 1794 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32.1 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Informs Captain [Thomas] Vose this letter is being delivered to him by a workman, Henry Simpson, who has been contracted to build Henry Knox's house. Describes Mr. Simpson as being well educated in his field and one of the best bricklayers in this town. Explains Simpson is contacting him to insure that the grounds are properly laid out for the foundation of Knox's house, consulting on what type of material to use, and to ensure the material is delivered by the time Mr. Simpson returns with his workmen. Requests Captain Vose gives his aid and assistance to Mr. Simpson to ensure a timely construction. Discusses the arrival of Mr. Denton and his work crew upon the return of Captain Robinson, says the house should be completed by this fall. Noted as a copy.

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Simpson, Henry Jr., fl. 1794-1796

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