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1783/01/24
Subpoena to appear in court
The subpoena requests an appearance in court in order to testify in the trial of Hendrick Platner, plaintiff, and Caleb Kiphart, defendant.
GLC03107.04952
circa 1585-1763
Pleaing for a bond
The document states that no man is bound to plea for a bond in a triall.
GLC03107.04953
15 November 1789
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox that Ben, possibly Benjamin Hichborn, and Sam Gardner, will consider Knox's unspecified proposal. Reports that Captain Thomas Vose, who was overseeing affairs on Knox's Maine lands, was in town the previous week. Vose fears that a ship...
GLC02437.04415
17 January 1790
Discusses appointments by the state legislature, which is currently in session, and a recent speech given by the President (George Washington). Notes Speaker Eustis (likely referring to William Eustis who was a member of the Massachusetts...
GLC02437.04472
10 February 1790
Informs Knox that he, along with Mr. Whitmore and "cousin Isaac," presumably Winslow, appeared before a committee chaired by John Gardner to discusses a report described in his last letter (dealing with a petition of Knox's in relation to the Waldo...
GLC02437.04504
14 February 1790
Discusses an excise and valuation bill in the House. Writes, "The state notes hold their ground much better than the continentals, the moment they are at your marker, I will strike, and with the greatest secrecy as it respects you." Comments that at...
GLC02437.04510
4 April 1790
Discusses a mutual friend's financial troubles and the need for every exertion to be made on his behalf. Mentions a general meeting of delegates that may be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Asks Knox to inform him if he believes the business at...
GLC02437.04576
6 February 1791
Acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of 23 January 1791. Says he is happy that Knox has decided to write every Sunday and that Knox likes his new wallpaper. Is forwarding Knox papers "respecting the payment to Mr. S[ylvanus] Bourne." Relates that...
GLC02437.04850
13 February 1791
Acknowledges Knox's letter of 30 January 1791. Comments that [James Swan] "is too sanguine in this business and his profits are only on paper." Notes [Sylvanus] Bourne is eager to settle his business affairs with them. Talks about the celebration of...
GLC02437.04854
20 April 1791
Jackson thinks the salary for Office of Marshall for the District should increase to attract better candidates. Jackson considers himself a candidate and wishes for Knox to exert his influence on President George Washington. Jackson thinks the...
GLC02437.04920
13 September 1789
Writes to ask Knox to recommend Mr. [Moses Michael] Hays for the position of Collector of Newport, Rhode Island, when Rhode Island's statehood becomes official (see GLC02437.04355 for Hays's request for the position). Relates that Hays lived there...
GLC02437.04356
20 September 1789
Received Knox's most recent letter, and is glad to hear his daughter Julia has recovered completely from her illness. Relates that all the members of the Society of the Cincinnati in Boston were invited to dine aboard a ship, the Leopard, whose...
GLC02437.04362
11 October 1789
Discusses the education of the son of a mutual friend [possibly named Sumner or Summer], whose legitimacy is suspect. Writes, "I am afraid whether I have any thing in writing that acknowledges him as his Son & that he ment [sic] to consider him as...
GLC02437.04386
8 November 1789
Describes his trip back to Boston as a "most disagreeable and damnable passage of five days ..." Still suffers from the voyage, noting: "at this moment the Sea is rolling in my head, and the Room and Chairs... if ever I am caught again in the sound I...
GLC02437.04408
13 December 1789
Discusses a proposal that they had put together and writes in detail about showing it to [James] Bowdoin, John Pitts, and [Sylvanus] Bourne. Declares, "I think we have but little hopes of success - " Comments on other business transactions. Gives...
GLC02437.04438
20 December 1789
Discusses the financial affairs of a Mr. Pemberton, noting that Pemberton's estate is in the hands of overseers (of Boston), and the interest was to be given to the relief of "such poor persons as had formerly lived in genteel life..." Notes that the...
GLC02437.04444
27 December 1789
Discusses issues with the eastern lands and the need for Knox to act quickly. Mentions that the price of state paper has gone up since Jackson last wrote to Knox and that "Continental Certificates" are going backwards. Says he will not purchase any...
GLC02437.04452
5 January 1790
Discusses his visits to friends and "the most violent snow storm we have had since the year 1780 ... " Expresses his concern on not hearing from Knox, as "never since our acquaintance first took place, do I remember such an instance as the present -...
GLC02437.04465
9 January 1790
Informs Knox that the Massachusetts legislature will be meeting and that he will attend in order to look after their mutual interests. Discusses securities, the militia and the weather.
GLC02437.04468
20 January 1790
Discusses issues with the northern region of the Waldo patent. Mentions the General Court is continuing in great harmony and believes it will continue to do so unless it is interrupted by John Gardner's notions on the law. Also forwards a speech...
GLC02437.04477
24 January 1790
Asks Knox to send him one of the reports from the Secretary of Treasurer, [Alexander] Hamilton, when they are printed. Does not believe they will be disappointed by Hamilton's "abilities & industry." Discusses the state of securities noting the...
GLC02437.04480
7 February 1790
Writes, "I am glad you have sent one of your Reports to the Governour [sic] because he has been not a little displeased with you in consequence of some Letter you have lately writen [sic] him in your Official Character in which I believe he thinks...
GLC02437.04500
21 February 1790
Writes that Rhode Island is close to adopting the constitution, "[t]here is almost a certainty that the State of Rhode Island will adopt the Federal Government ... " and on behalf of a Mr. and Mrs. Hays, as they are "desireous [sic] of having the...
GLC02437.04516
7 March 1790
Refers to the poor financial situation of Mr. Tracy, presumably Nathaniel Tracy. Relates that Major Gibbs pursued Tracy into another state to collect a debt. Discusses a petition before the Massachusetts general court related to Knox's Maine lands...
GLC02437.04535
14 March 1790
Repeats a request to Knox that "unless you appear here, in person, you never will be able to effect your wishes" regarding petitions in the Massachusetts General Court related to Knox's lands. States that the Winslows have "done every thing in their...
GLC02437.04547
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