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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06828 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 September 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30.4 cm, Width: 18.1 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he has received Knox's recent letters, and assures him he will try to help Knox in whatever way possible. Adds that he does not lack the will to help, but does lack the means. Declares that he was unable to avoid paying some of Knox's interest, but will try to avoid paying more interest if he can. Discusses helping Knox with obtaining supplies for a ship. Mentions financial arrangements with several people, including Samuel Waldo. Also reports the death of an acquaintance, Mrs. Geyer.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Waldo, Samuel, fl. 1793-1799

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