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Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04558 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 March 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 30.6 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy

Sends Knox a copy of the Boston Gazette (not included). Writes about recent stormy weather, which has prevented Samuel Shaw from setting off on his trip. Provides some news on family and friends.

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

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