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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03546 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 May 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.6 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Lists the elected representatives for "the town," likely Boston. Informs that the making of the hats for two artillery companies will be delayed due to a fire. This will delay the marching of the two companies for a few days.

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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