Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00610 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter Date: 8 June 1777 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy
Colonel Jackson writes "by way of Peekskill" [New York]. Reports that a Massachusetts state cruiser has taken two British transport ships bound for New York with Hessians on board. Of the Hessians, writes "it is said they show'd the greatest joy when our people board'd the Ship." Refers to another cruiser bound for Quebec with dry goods and blankets. Writes, "I wish to know if it would be agreeable to the generall that I may Inlist some of [the Hessians] in my Regt."
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