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Jackson, William (1759-1828) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06168 Author/Creator: Jackson, William (1759-1828) Place Written: Amsterdam, Netherlands Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 August 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 22.9 x 18.2 cm. Order a Copy

Introduces a "respectable stranger" to Knox. Informs Knox the gentleman has decided to leave his country due to the current situation and move to the United States. Requests Knox and Mrs. Knox treat the family with the kindest of affection.

Jackson, W., fl. 1792-1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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