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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06097 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 May 1794 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 30.6 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses discounts on bank notes and drawing money from Knox's exchange account. Mentions receiving a letter from Jon David and that he says he enjoys being a sailor. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

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