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Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05429 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 April 1792 Pagination: 2 p. ; 18 x 22.9 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that he and General [David] Cobb arrived in New York yesterday. Received Knox's letter via Colonel [Sebastian] Bauman, and would like to assure Knox that he believes Mr. [Royal] Flint will stick to their plan and make deals that are in their interest. He and Flint have signed the papers to purchase specific lands in Maine. Also reports to Knox that he has prepared his house in Dorchester for the visit of Mrs. Knox and the children.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
Flint, Royal, 1754-1797
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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