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1788/03/06
Meeting about militias on the Manor of Livingston
The manuscript discusses what areas are to be included in Capt. Livingston's militia. Docketed on recto.
GLC03107.04916
7 March 1789
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
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
12 December 1785
Writes on a variety of subjects. Reports that Governor [John] and Mrs. Hancock will set out in a week for New York, and that he dined with them last week at their mutual friend Ben Hichborn's. Showed Hichborn the letter he received from Knox...
GLC02437.03224
19 December 1785
Writes on several topics. Mentions that [Samuel] Shaw will leave soon for New York and that Jackson has delivered to Shaw all of Henry Knox's brother William's luggage. Mentions that Governor [John] Hancock, his wife and family, and several others...
GLC02437.03226
8 June 1787
Discusses the "detention of the two Companies at Castle Island ... " and forwards an "application I made to the Bank for the Loan of 500 dollars but they refused leting [sic] me have any - " (GLC02437.03567). States that the loan was for payment of...
GLC02437.03573
10 June 1787
Discusses a loan that he tried to obtain, and was denied, to pay soldiers at Castle Island. He had hoped Knox would assist him in the matter, and is disappointed that he has not responded. Describes a disagreement between their friend, Mr. Swan...
GLC02437.03577
14 June 1787
Informs Knox that he finally obtained $500 to pay two companies of artillery marching to Springfield, Massachusetts. The soldiers were ordered to protect the Springfield armory, and Jackson expects them to arrive at Springfield on 21 June 1787...
GLC02437.03580
24 June 1787
Informs Knox that "[t]he people are all at Meeting, and from a dead silence, the streets are all in an uproar, with the cry of fire - fire - fire - the Bells are ringing, & the streets thronged with men." Mentions that the town is in uproar but now...
GLC02437.03588
29 July 1787
Discusses Knox's upcoming visit this fall and business with "young Isaac," (possibly referring to Isaac Winslow) as well as Knox's letter regarding Robert Morris's affairs. Also mentions Knox's other business dealings including a copper contract....
GLC02437.03626
2 September 1787
Jackson is in charge of handling the sale of Knox's state securities, and he informs Knox several brokers have advised him to wait to sell them. Further discusses financial matters. Reports that the directors of the Ohio Company recently had a...
GLC02437.03653
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