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Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06075 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 April 1794 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 32.4 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the possibility of war with the British. States while he hopes war is avoidable, the British should be held accountable for the depredation done to their property. Reports Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton says the alterations Knox requested to the windows is too difficult and costly to complete. Mentions Mr. [Thomas] Simpson and Mr. Robinson will be heading towards [St. George's House]. Informs Knox "you may calculate before this reach's you that the Corner Stone of this Immense Edifice will be laid…" Clarifies what type of material and hardware to use on Knox's house. Discusses the election (1794 Governor race in Boston, Massachusetts) between [William] Cushing and [Samuel] Adams.

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803
Cushing, William, 1732-1810
Dunton, Ebenezer, fl. 1794-1796
Simpson, Thomas, fl. 1778-1782

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