Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05690 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 November 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 31.1 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy
Despite suffering from a hangover, Jackson writes to Knox concerning Madame de Leval & Mr. de la Roche's demands for land deeds. States, "from drinking too freely of Wine yesterday, I have such a headache, that I am unable to write you but a word - " Informs Knox that he refused the request of de Leval and de la Roche because the land has not been surveyed, thus the deeds would not bear the correct acreage. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
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