Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.06828-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
27 September 1796
Author/Creator
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30.4 cm, Width: 18.1 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Writes that he has received Knox's recent letters, and assures him he will try to help Knox in whatever way possible. Adds that he does not lack the will to help, but does lack the means. Declares that he was unable to avoid paying some of Knox's interest, but will try to avoid paying more interest if he can. Discusses helping Knox with obtaining supplies for a ship. Mentions financial arrangements with several people, including Samuel Waldo. Also reports the death of an acquaintance, Mrs. Geyer.

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