Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

Acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of 27 February 1791. Comments he is anxious in finding out about what appointments will be made and when. Notes he has heard many reports respecting raising troops but nothing concrete has taken place yet. "We have had many reports with respect to raising of Troops &cc but nothing authenticate. a few days more, will bring this secret business to public view." Tells Knox that the "Committee on Petitions from the Patent have reported, and after some alteration by your friends in the house it was accepted, but you have nothing to fear from it, they never can be able to effect their purpose..." Thinks Knox should take up the issue of the Canal again, as the idea has many supporters. Notes that Samuel Ogden, "after much trouble and anxiety," has finally finished "his business with the State" and is preparing to return to Philadelphia. Reports that no Major General has been chosen yet, but "as the Governor's interest is opposd to me, on account of Cincin - &cc I shall have no expectation of succeeding."