Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Henry Jackson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03877 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: 27 May 1788 Pagination: 2 p. ; 31.2 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Knox discusses a recent situation in which Jackson suggested he appropriate 10,000 of Knox's dollars [in certificates] for investment. Writes, "As all my eastern arrangements, and others also depend on the Single circumstance of my certificates being deposited in this City agreably to my stipulations and as this business cannot be delayed without ruin to myself and family I have sent my Brother for the sole purpose of receiving them from you and returning immediately..."
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