Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) to Nathan Jones
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05196 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Place Written: Trenton, Maine Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 14 October 1791 Pagination: 4 p. ; 30.8 x 18.3 cm. Order a Copy
This is a copy of two letters and one paper. The letters were written on 14 and 19 October 1791, and the paper is undated. Jackson signs twice, once after each letter. The first letter is from Jackson to Nathan Jones. Jackson reports that Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche will ask for necessary supplies for their people settled at Trenton, District of Maine. Asks Jones to buy the supplies on his own [Jackson's] account and to make triplicate receipts. Instructs Jones to retain one and send the other two from time to time. Also asks him to get the supplies at cash price, noting, "perfect regularity and system are necessary in the progress of this business..." The second letter is from Jackson to Nathan Jones and Phineas Bruce. Provides instructions for his business affairs concerning purchasing land lots. Instructs them "to assist Mr. John Peters in quieting the Settlers on Monsieur De Gregoire's Grant." Jackson also wants those settlers to sign deeds. Page four is a copy of a paper received from Mr. de la Roche (to Jackson). Mentions the need to get the French settlers an incorporation from Massachusetts. De la Roche knows that Trenton is already incorporated, but says the issue should be revisited since the 17 American families there will be greatly outnumbered by French immigrants.
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