Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) to Thomas Vose
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06088 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript letter Date: 2 May 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.4 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy
Instructs Vose to purchase supplies and laborers, for the construction of Henry Knox's house (Montpelier), from suppliers who are indebted to Knox. Tells Vose to pay the suppliers one quarter in cash and deduct the other three quarters from their debt with Knox. Mentions he sent Vose the stone and iron work for the chimney of Knox's house. Noted as a copy.
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