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- GLC#
- GLC02437.03828-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 23 March 1788
- Author/Creator
- Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Pagination
- 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 18.4 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- Creating a New Government
Refers to a package of newspapers including a map from Mr. Fales, possibly transmitted to Knox. Discusses Massachusetts politics, particularly the election of lieutenant governor. Expects Benjamin Lincoln to obtain the post over James Warren, although the Federalist vote may be split between Lincoln and Samuel Adams. Predicts that Hancock will maintain his post as Governor of Massachusetts. Will soon speak to Mr. Jarvis. Relates that Mrs. Swan is well. Marked "private" on the address leaf.
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