Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.05376-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
25 March 1792
Author/Creator
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
7 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 18.6 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Provides information on his transactions with their business associates, including Colonel [Benjamin] Walker and Mr. [Samuel] Shaw. Discusses their land acquisition projects (in Maine), as well as the communications he has received from Mr. [Royal] Flint on the subject. Explains the financial bids he is placing on land they are purchasing. Asks for details regarding Mrs. Knox's trip with the children to the Boston area. Would like to know how many children will be coming, and asks Knox to send a trunk with bed and table linens for them; everything else Jackson will be able to provide for their visit. Sends his love to Mrs. Knox. Adds that, to Knox's great disappointment, Dr. [William] Eustis will likely decline his military appointment.

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