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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06359 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 22, 1795 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 31.6 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Informs Knox that the letter contains extracts from surveyors concerning a specific tract of land (not included). Expresses his wish for Knox to have as much information concerning this business as possible to help guide him.

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

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