Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.03676-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
21 October 1787
Author/Creator
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
4 p. : docket ; Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20.1 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Explains to Knox his reasons for not selling Knox's securities (refer to GLC02437.03635). Says Samuel Breck had advised Jackson to wait before selling since it appeared with the way the new Constitution was shaping that the value would likely increase. Comments he disagrees with Knox's decision to sell now but, "like an officer, I will obey or decision" and immediately sell Knox's shares. States that he believes Massachusetts will almost certainly ratify the Constitution. Sends his love to Lucy and the rest of Knox's family.

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