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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03696 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 November 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 30.5 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Writes a letter of introduction for a Lieutenant John Lovell. Reports that Lovell has studied law and seems interested in pursuing a career in the artillery. Adds that any help Knox might offer Lovell would be greatly appreciated.

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lovell, John, fl. 1787

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