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Jackson, William, 1759-1828 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07206 Author/Creator: Jackson, William, 1759-1828 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 December 1798 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 31.6 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy

Jackson asks that Knox authenticate an endorsement allowing Jackson to be compensated for agreed services that were requested and performed.

Jackson, William, 1759-1828
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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