Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.03865-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
4 May 1788
Author/Creator
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.9 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Forwards a subscription to Knox from Reverend Freeman (not included). Reports that General Benjamin Lincoln has the majority of votes (for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts). Comments on a recent visit he paid to James and Mercy Otis Warren in Milton, Massachusetts, noting that Mrs. Warren "was made very happy when I inform'd her you proposed paying us a visit this month." Notes that unless Knox attends, Massachusetts will not be represented in the upcoming Philadelphia meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati. Relates that Mrs. Hepzibah Swan, wife of James Swan, sends her love. Marked "private" on the address leaf.

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