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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03879 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 May 1788 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 30.5 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy

Jackson previously suggested that he invest 10,000 of Knox's dollars [in certificates]. Knox was appalled by the idea, and severely criticized Jackson for his suggestion (refer to GLC02437.03877, GLC02437.03876 and GLC02437.03866). Jackson writes, "good god to think that [I] should have done a thing to cause you so much distress, is worse than death to me- nothing shall be wanting on my part to recover the notes- your sending your brother- Harry I dont know what to say my mind is so distress'd-"

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

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