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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06367 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 March 1795 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Informs Knox the surveys on the back tract of land along with letters from the Committee have been forwarded to him. Volunteers to travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania if Knox thinks it necessary, but say the trip would be inconvenient. Continues to discuss land business and mentions his confidence in Mr. Swan.

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

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