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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03983 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 September 1788 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 30.1 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Relates family news. Mentions Knox's daughter, Lucy, and Mr. Winslow and family, and encloses several letters (not present).

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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