Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

GLC02437.03339

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GLC#
GLC02437.03339-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
19 November 1786
Author/Creator
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Writes that Colonel [possibly William] Hull accepted an appointment in the Massachusetts line, but wants to rank next to Jackson, with the title of Major. Major [William] North believes he will outrank Hull, but Jackson emphasizes that Hull should outrank North, with Major [likely Elnathan] Haskell third. As Major North is traveling to New York, Jackson expects he will try to talk to Knox about it, and wishes Knox to be prepared. Lists the men he nominated to be Captains, but mentions that the Governor and Council changed some of the names without telling him. Discusses some problems recruiting artillery men. Writes, "I have no money as yet to commence Recruiting & I know not when I shall." Hopes that the artillery officers he recruits can recruit for their own companies. Both Haskell and North want to be appointed to Jackson's company. This needs to be worked out immediately as he has business for them to attend to. Has enclosed a letter for a Mr. C. Seldon, whom he describes as a "charming fellow." Sends his love to Lucy Knox and the children.

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