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Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05692 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 November 1792 Pagination: 2 p. ; 22.8 x 16.2 cm. Order a Copy

Encloses some papers related to Knox's business with William Duer. Discusses the Winslows and their claim to the Waldo Patent. Some text loss has occurred due to a tear along the right edge.

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Duer, William, 1747-1799

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