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Jackson, Jonathon, 1743-1810 [Fortifications]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08776 Author/Creator: Jackson, Jonathon, 1743-1810 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document Date: 9-10 October 1800 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 16.4 cm Order a Copy

Notes on the fortifications, particularly regarding building material. Includes a note of certification and receipt, both from Henry Knox. The note of receipt is dated 10 October.

Jackson, Jonathan, 1743-1810
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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