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17 April 1787
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Asks Knox and his wife Lucy to welcome a Mrs. Jeffrey, who is travelling with Mr. and Mrs. John Hancock to New York City.
GLC02437.03525
22 April 1787
Informs Knox that he has received the two letters he sent, regarding the disbandment of the troops. States that "it is a cruel business - but I know it will give you pain, shall say nothing at this time on that subject." Discusses upcoming dinner...
GLC02437.03532
8 May 1787
Lists the elected representatives for "the town," likely Boston. Informs that the making of the hats for two artillery companies will be delayed due to a fire. This will delay the marching of the two companies for a few days.
GLC02437.03546
27 May 1787
Encloses a bill of exchange (not present). Notes that their mutual friend, Samuel Breck, requests Knox to put the bill on board a ship bound for France. The bill will pay for Breck's son's educational expences in France.
GLC02437.03555
31 May 1787
Discusses obtaining money to pay the troops and buy supplies. Writes, "I inclose a paper of this day by which you will observe a Return of the Senate & House as Chosen by the People." Discusses the candidates, writing, "a Respectable committee of...
GLC02437.03559
3 June 1787
Writes a letter of introduction for a Mr. Judah Hayes and asks Knox to befriend him, as it is Hayes' first visit to New York and he does not know anyone.
GLC02437.03562
4 June 1787
Encloses a warrant on Nathaniel Appleton, receiver of the Continental Taxes for the State of Massachusetts, for security for a loan from the Massachusetts Bank. The loan was used to be used to pay two companies of federal artillery ordered to protect...
GLC02437.03567
7 March 1789
Writes that he received Knox's last letter: "I rejoice with you & your family in the prospect of your being so soon well & a perfect cure effected." After reading his letter, showed it to Ben [Hichborn], who declared he has written to Knox about...
GLC02437.04138
19 July 1789
Has received Knox's recent letters and is happy to hear that Knox's son's health is improving. Discusses the best way to send letters to Knox now that new rules are in place. Describes the recent "Commencement at Cambridge" (possibly referring to...
GLC02437.04295
12 July 1789
Writes that he is sorry to "hear of the situation of your poor little fellow Washington, but as I did not hear from you last evening, I please myself he is better, which I pray god may be the case..." Sends news of their mutual friend Shaw, who is...
GLC02437.10222
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