Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10220 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 June 1789 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 37.9 cm, Width: 24.5 cm Order a Copy
Discusses unrest and states that "nothing would quiet the People, and a revolution would certainly take place on the patent..." States that Thomas, Brown, and others wish "to be treated exactly as the State treats these Settlers - by giving them 100 acres of Land they paying five dollars for it... If you will comply with their terms, they will ensure it to you forever - if not, War - War is the Word - they are both artfull fellows and I believe damd Rascals." Goes on to discuss the health of the President and near completion of the Revenue Bill. Watermarked "L Paine" and with a hunting horn inside a crest with "G R" underneath.
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