Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06070 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 March 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 32.1 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy
Discusses attending a public exhibition at the Highland Academy where Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox, will be performing. Also mentions he will be taking Henry Jackson Knox to dance lessons like Knox requested. Believes the cost of Knox's house will be between $8000 and $10,000 and Knox's family will never reside there for more than one season. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
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