Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06281 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 December 1794 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 32.4 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses Knox resigning and the need for Knox to visit them while their legislature is in session. Writes, "I will bring up the old story this winter and you may rely you presence will be a lost, they cannot withstand -" Comments he believes Colonel [Timothy] Pickering will be appointed to the War Office. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
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