Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06272 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 11, 1794 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy
Mentions he received Knox's note for $2400. Also speaks of paying an additional few hundred pounds more on an undisclosed item. Mentions the surveying is completed (possibly for lands in Maine) and the committee is now preparing the deed and contract. Notes the surveyors spoke highly of the land and they believe there is nearly 3 million acres. Requests Knox contact Mr. [William?] Bingham regarding the survey. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
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