Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Henry Jackson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06051 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter Date: February 26, 1794 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.1 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy
Discusses communications he received from French diplomats and encourages Henry Jackson to come to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Plans to pay a portion of the money he owes to Jackson and refers to potential discounts. Asks Jackson to complete a business transaction regarding the St. George's House (possibly referring to the Waldo patent lands). Transmitted a final plan in his last letter.
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