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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06870 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 November 1796 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Seems to be wary of Knox's latest business venture. Will give Captain [Thomas] Vose as much money as he can for Knox to use, but does not believe it will come to a large sum, as money is scarce for him at present. Discusses financial crises at the banks. Mentions items that he recently put on board a ship to send to Knox.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

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