Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03695 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 November 1787 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.6 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Declares that the present letter will be handed to Knox by Samuel A. Otis, a Massachusetts delegate to Congress. Writes, "In order to remove any unfavorable impressions from your mind, and that of his other friends, occasioned by his late misfortunes, I must observe to you, that he has settled the whole of his affaires with the highest honor & reputation and given universal satisfaction as a man of principle & integrity to all with whom he was connected - If integrity, application and industry are requisite in a member of Congress, Mr Otis will be found conspicuous in all those qualifications."
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