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15 December 1798
Jackson, William, 1759-1828
to Henry Knox
Jackson asks that Knox authenticate an endorsement allowing Jackson to be compensated for agreed services that were requested and performed.
GLC02437.07206
18 August 1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Henry Jackson
Knox writes to Jackson of the letter he received from William Sullivan (GLC02437.07291). Discusses the case with Jackson. He asks Jackson to negotiate with those who owe him money. "General Lincoln will have to pay the heavy judgements of Dorr...
GLC02437.07296
12 January 1800
Knox acknowledges Jackson's letter of January 5. He tells Jackson that the business concerning the notes will be concluded by the following week if Joshua Head tends to it properly. Knox trusts that Jackson will make sure Knox does not pay more...
GLC02437.07356
8 March 1800
to Jonathan Jackson
Knox has sent Jonathan Jackson and the Boston Harbour "for the use of the United States" oak plank and lumber "at the rate of eight Dollars per hundred feet."
GLC02437.07374
24 April 1800
[to Henry Jackson]
Knox received Jackson's letter via Benjamin Lincoln and was happy to have news of his son. Knox says the family is very upset that his daughter seems to have consumption. He proclaims, "My God the misery of this world!"
GLC02437.07396
1 June 1800
Knox has received Jackson's two letters of May 19. Knox tells Jackson he is sending cargoes of [bricks] to Boston for Mrs. Swan. Talks about his debt to Mr. Gorham.
GLC02437.07420
16 August 1801
to Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln
Discusses land deals and legal agreements. Says he does not believe Mr. [Thomas?] Winthrop can be absolved from the agreement. Quotes part of the clause on the agreement that states the lands will be conveyed to Winthrop once they are located and...
GLC02437.07582
30 August 1801
to Benjamin Lincoln and Henry Jackson
Letter is not signed but appears to be Knox's handwriting. Discusses the ongoing conflict among the settlers and Knox's surveyors. Informs the gentlemen he sent his surveyors out armed enough to defend themselves against any attacks from the...
GLC02437.07598
3 July 1804
to Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln [incomplete]
Unsigned, and likely incomplete, but the handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he is grateful to Jackson and Lincoln and wants to relieve them of their endorsements of his notes. Discusses financial arrangements with Mr....
GLC02437.07869
4 November 1805
Signed by W. Jackson, possibly Major William Jackson. Writes on a subject that is of great importance to him and his family, trusting in Knox's candor and kindness. Mentions when Jackson traveled to New York to negotiate a transfer of property from...
GLC02437.07979
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