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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05851 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 March 1793 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 30.2 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy

Initialed by Jackson. Short note saying the mail is about to go out and he only had time to write William Bingham. He has enclosed that letter for Knox to deliver (not included). Has also enclosed a message from the "Committee" and wants Knox to forward it to Bingham (not included).

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

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