Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06092 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 May 1794 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 22.5 x 17.9 cm. Order a Copy
Recommends Knox appoints Nehemiah Freeman, Constant's Freeman son, to a lieutenancy in the Corps of Artillery. Notes Freeman is a "young gentleman of about 25 years, a man of strict honor and integrity, an active, capable, handsome, well made young fellow, and will do honor to any service…" "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
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