to Henry Knox

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.04699-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
22 August 1790
Author/Creator
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
4 p. : docket ; Height: 24.2 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Jackson acknowledges Secretary of War Knox's letter of 15 August 1790. Mentions that he and "the Colonel" are making their way to Portland. Describes the journey, his sea sickness, and the help they received during the trip. Says a Mr. Gregory "has a high idea of the value of the Patent, and considers it a source of immence wealth." Mentions paying a visit to Captain [Thomas] Vose whose farm had "some of the best butter and Cheese" they have eaten this year. Reports that Vose will be disappointed if Knox does not pay him a visit. Suggests Knox come on 15 September 1790 when the legislature will be in session. Says a Captain Mitchel from Ireland had arrived with news that impressment of seamen has almost stopped and "the appearances of a War was nearly at an end." He then states, "I am sorry for it." Also discusses Knox's recently negotiated treaty with the Creeks: "Your Treaty with the Indians has given great satisfaction to all Class's of People in this quarter, particularly to your friends - for my own part I am highly delighted & gratified that you had the Sole conducting of this business."

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