Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05816 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 February 1793 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 32 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Reference's Knox's letter of 8 February. Is glad William Bingham has arrived in Philadelphia so quickly. Believes that he will make a compromise with Madame Leval, as she is now with him in Philadelphia. When negotiating with her, tells Knox to remember the sacrifice they made to sell her Trenton, Maine land for 25 cents per acre. Says it has been "an unpleasant connection from the begining [sic]." Writes, "the principle motive with me in leting her have Trenton was to stop her Tongue which was very limber, and never Idle in proclaiming her difficulties & distress's, and causes of them." Notes that it will be a fortunate circumstance for their speculation if England and Ireland have a revolution, which appears possible. Goes into detail about the recent land deals he made with Bingham. Wants to know what to do concerning William Tudor. Relates that he cannot get any true information "respecting the last tract." Encloses a copy of the journal of the route of the Kennebec tract (not included). Tells him to waste no time purchasing the lands he mentioned in his last letter (the Waldo Patent lands of Samuel Waldo and Samuel Winslow). If Knox decides to live on it, Jackson says "I will certainly be your neighbour." Says the amiable Mrs. Flucker is with him.
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