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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06223 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 October 1794 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.9 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

States he is happy to hear that Knox and Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker arrived safely. Informs Knox about a captain who just returned from a 42 day passage from London. Notes his ship, along with all of the other fall ships, is full of goods. Writes, "[it] looks like peace with that Country." Discusses a business transaction with another gentleman involving a settlement. Also mentions he has received the bands from Samuel Winslow.

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

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