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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06997 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 June 1797 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 30.7 x 18.3 cm. Order a Copy

Writes a letter of recommendation for someone for the position of Purser of the freight building.

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

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