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- GLC#
- GLC02437.10222-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 12 July 1789
- Author/Creator
- Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Pagination
- 3 p. : docket ; Height: 38.5 cm, Width: 24.4 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Writes that he is sorry to "hear of the situation of your poor little fellow Washington, but as I did not hear from you last evening, I please myself he is better, which I pray god may be the case..." Sends news of their mutual friend Shaw, who is home and "will be disappointed if he does not meet with the kindest reception from his sweetheart" and so states that Knox "must prepare the way." Goes on to describe Shaw's ship ("the most perfect ship ever built in America") and nomination of officers. Notes that "the Impost Law is passed & approved by the President..." Mentions the trouble Knox has been having with settlers on his eastern land and sends his love to Mrs. Knox and the family. Watermarked "L Paine" and with a hunting horn in a crest with "G R" underneath.
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