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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06246 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 November 1794 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 24.1 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Discusses financial matters between Knox, Betsy Winslow, and other members of the Winslow family. Reports Betsy Winslow is willing to accept Knox's terms, however, the other Winslow's are not. Also discusses Knox's finances concerning payments to the bank. Mentions several ships full of cargo have arrived.

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

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