Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.06082-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
April 22, 1794
Author/Creator
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
3 p. : address ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 20.5 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

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.

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