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Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07399 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 03 May 1800 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Jackson comments on Knox's daughter Caroline and her poor health. He hopes that bathing and exercise, as well as the coming summer will help her condition. Jackson "followed the remains of Mrs. David Greene" who died the previous Thursday. Her family is greatly distressed. Jackson believes Knox will do what he can for Mrs. Swan's business affairs. Docket notes that the letter included "Mr. Archbald's note."

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Swan, Hepzibah Clarke, 1757-1825

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