Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

GLC02437.05696

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GLC#
GLC02437.05696-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
11 November 1792
Author/Creator
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 30.7 cm, Width: 18.8 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Expresses his disappointment in Knox's handling of a business transaction with [William Green]. Cautions Knox against taking any measures in the business with Green that will "plunge you beyond your depth." Adds, "I cannot say I altogether like the man, and have had my fears respecting him, from the first interview." Discusses Madame de Leval and Mr. de la Roche's request for land deeds, noting that he has been "much embarrassed" by the situation because Knox has not given him instructions as to how he should proceed. Mentions that he believes that his mother "is very near her end. She may last two or three days, even that is beyond my expectation, she is calm & perfectly resigned - no particular disorder, but a general decay - " Docket notes that enclosed with this letter, Jackson included correspondence and documents related to Madame de Leval and Mr. de la Roche.

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