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- GLC#
- GLC02437.03577-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 10 June 1787
- Author/Creator
- Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Pagination
- 6 p. : docket ; Height: 29.6 cm, Width: 19.3 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- Creating a New Government
Discusses a loan that he tried to obtain, and was denied, to pay soldiers at Castle Island. He had hoped Knox would assist him in the matter, and is disappointed that he has not responded. Describes a disagreement between their friend, Mr. Swan (likely James Swan), and William Debloise. Gives a detailed description of the men's argument and their ensuing duel. Both men's first shots missed their mark, and the dispute was resolved when the men apologized to each other. For related correspondence, please refer to GLC02437.03567, GLC02437.03573, and GLC02437.03580.
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