Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

GLC02437.04150

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GLC#
GLC02437.04150-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
March 22, 1789
Author/Creator
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 30.7 cm, Width: 18.9 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Received his recent letter with newspapers enclosed. Wanted the newspapers so he could read about the formation of the federal government. Is unhappy that the government is taking so long to assemble. Writes, "Mr. J[ohn] Adams is ready & has been waiting for some time to have his Election announced to him - his Excellency the Govr. has invited him to take a cold cut at his house on the day of his departure - a large party of gentlemen are mounted to partake of that Feast." Describes the celebrations planned when Adams is announced Vice President. Writes that Governor [Hancock] is recovering from illness but is frequently attacked in the newspapers. Discusses his attempts to acquire some fish to send to Knox, though he is having difficulty finding any of good quality.

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