Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

GLC02437.04666

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GLC#
GLC02437.04666-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
1 August 1790
Author/Creator
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Portland, Maine
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 18.7 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Discusses his arrival in Portland en route to Burnt Coat Island. He is traveling with his "friend Ben" [possibly Benjamin Hichborn], and expects that they will return to Boston in ten to twelve days. Mentions his hope that a General [John] Glover will receive "the appointment of Collector for the port of Marblehead." Also touches on international issues: "I wish from my soul for a Spanish War, I think it would put a new face on the affairs of this Country." Also provides information on Knox's extended family, and reports that Knox's cousin Samuel Winslow wants Knox to inspect parts of the Waldo patent. Also forwards an advertisement of interest to Knox (not present).

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