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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05642 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 October 1792 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy

Hopes to meet Knox in Springfield in the near future. Stresses the importance of returning to his house by Sunday and the embarrassment he would suffer if he were unable to.

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

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