Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05603 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 September 1792 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 31.6 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy
Informs Knox that Madam de Leval has yet to arrive and he is "at a loss" to determine "where she is or what after." Notes if she does not "arrive soon it will be too late to make an establishment this fall that will give strength and consequence to the settlement." Mentions Knox's other business matter (land deals) is progressing nicely so far and that he is looking for trustworthy people to survey the lands. Comments the search for such men has been rather difficult so far. Continues to discuss financial business.
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