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8 June 1783
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Discusses sending out notices for the Society of the Cincinnati and mentions setting up to vote for officer positions.
GLC02437.02154
27 May 1784
Jackson writes, "...I have sent the Barge to convey you here- indeed if you have nothing definitive respecting an establishment, on the Troops in service, it is absolutely necessary for you to be here, if only for a day- many matters want your...
GLC02437.03007
13 April 1785
Jackson, one of Knox's closest friends, encloses letters that arrived on a ship from London (letters not included). Reports that goods shipped by Knox's brother, William, on the Hero are consigned to Knox. Advises Knox to sell the goods as quickly...
GLC02437.03126
25 April 1785
Mentions letters (pertaining to business affairs) that recently arrived by ship for Knox, newly appointed Secretary at War. Reports news of Knox's brother William, who suffered from mental illness: "By Mr. Webbers letters you will observe the...
GLC02437.03132
1 May 1785
Discusses recent correspondence between himself and Knox, recently appointed Secretary at War. Discusses business and financial matters pertaining to Knox (apparently, Jackson was managing Knox's affairs while Knox was in New York).
GLC02437.03136
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