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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06082 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 April 1794 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the cost of Knox's house and mentions he hopes he is wrong and Knox is correct on the estimated cost. Informs Knox he got a second opinion on the construction of Knox's basement and they all agree the basement should be made of stone. Notes both Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton and Mr. [Henry] Simpson arrived last week at St. George's [House] with their work crew and that Mr. Robinson will be arriving anytime. Suggests Knox appoints him as superintendent of arsenal for the United States. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Dunton, Ebenezer, fl. 1794-1796
Simpson, Henry Jr., fl. 1794-1796

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