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Download Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Commenting on Politics, 6 December 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Comments on politics, including the nominations for Federal Representatives. Writes, Cobb will be the man for the District (David Cobb). Predicts that [Samuel Allyne] Otis and Mr. Varnum (Joseph Bradley Varnum?) will be selected for Middlesex County.
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Download Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Federal Elections, 28 December 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Addresses letter to My dear Harry. Writes about a severe snow storm, the most of any we have had this winter - for ten days past, we have had the severest cold Season, known for many years. Goes on to discuss the Federal elections. Notes that Mr. Ames will gain a seat by only a small margin, not the large majority that Jackson expected. Says most believe Mr. [Elbridge] Gerry will be chosen by Middlesex. Sends his love to Knox's family. Watermarked L Paine.
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Download Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Financial and Political Matters, 22 June 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Informs Knox that the final note is in Nourse or Hillegas's office (Jackson sold [Dollar sign]10,000 worth of Knox's notes without his permission and attempted to retrieve them at Knox's request). Expresses hope that New Hampshire will adopt the Constitution (New Hampshire in fact ratified the Constitution 21 June 1788). Reports that the General Court of Massachusetts (the Massachusetts legislature) will remain adjourned until September 1788 at which time, he hopes, they will be able to give orders to the people to choose the members for the General Government. Obtained a resolve from the General Court that he hopes will make up for the loss I have sustained by pledging myself for the clothing & supplies to the late Federal troops- Docket indicates answered the 29th and assured him the note 1045 was not ever received at Nourses office. Marked private on the address leaf.
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Download Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about the Ohio Company and Politics in Various States, 10 March 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Reports that he has been absent from Boston, attending a meeting of the Ohio Company in Providence, Rhode Island. Is pleased to find Knox has several shares of Ohio Company land. Predicts that New Hampshire will ratify the Constitution and Rhode Island will not. Hopes that John Hancock and Benjamin Lincoln will win the next election for governor and lieutenant governor of Massachusetts respectively. Notes that the Anti-Federalists and the Insurgent influence will support [James] Warren and [Elbridge] Gerry for the positions. Further discusses politics.
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Download Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding Business, Family and North Carolina, 13 December 1789 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses a proposal that they had put together and writes in detail about showing it to [James] Bowdoin, John Pitts, and [Sylvanus] Bourne. Declares, I think we have but little hopes of success - Comments on other business transactions. Gives news of the adoption of the Constitution by North Carolina: By a vessell in five days from North Carolina we have the pleasing intelligence that that State has adopted the Federal Government by a majority of 118... yesterday all the Bells in town were put in motion on this joyous event. Encloses a newspaper from 12 December (not included). Relates that he previously sent Knox fish with directions for [casking] it, but forgot to tell him. Thinks Lucy Knox and Catharine Greene probably had a good laugh because of his absentmindedness. Asks Knox to refer his daughter, Lucy, to an article written by Celadon in the newspapers he encloses.
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Download Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding Government Bills and Appointments, 6 September 1789 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Mentions the illness of Lucy Knox, related to the recent passing of one of the Knox children. Discusses the recent bill describing the salaries of the various executive departments. Mentions General [Benjamin] Lincoln's recent appointment and his leading troops to negotiate with the Creek Indians in Georgia. Comments on his own prospects for receiving an appointment in the Revenue office or as Marshall. Also mentions the arrival of a French ship in the Boston area, as well as a bill from Captain [Thomas] Vose, Knox's agent in the Waldo patent.
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Download Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Family News, 7 September 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Relates family news. Mentions Knox's daughter, Lucy, and Mr. Winslow and family, and encloses several letters (not present).
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Download Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding the Doctors Riot of 1788 and Financial Matters, 27 April 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Refers to a recent affray in New York [the so-called Doctors Riot], expressing relief that Knox was not injured. Discusses a financial matter related to Pierce's final settlement, arguing that he can make use of ten thousand dollars without the least risque (refer to GLC02437.03842 and GLC02437.03866). Notes that their mutual friend, Colonel James Swan, arrived in France. Marked private on the address leaf.
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Download Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Business, Political and Economic Matters, 15 August 1785 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Colonel Henry Jackson writes to his close friend General Henry Knox on a variety of topics. Writes I have been Lasey it is true, but cool weather is coming on & I shall be more attentive in future. Discusses the sale of some hardware goods Knox had obtained and the price for which they have been selling in England. Mentions matters of local politics, including letters between the governor and Congress and also disparaging remarks against our friend B. made in the newspaper. Comments on difficulties with new currency at the bank. Discusses a local dinner party. Finally, describes the current state of their friend Samuel Shaw, Knox's former aide-de-camp, who is exceeding dull & meloncolly due to difficulties settling his late father's estate. Has asked Mr. [possibly Robert] Morris to take his goods out of his hands. Adds, He frequently converses with me on the subject. I endeavor to keep him up. I wish you could find a berth in your office for him he is ill except of any thing if he can be with you. He considers you, his friend & Father. Sends regards to Mrs. Knox and their children.
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Download Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Government Appointments, 13 August 1789 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses his disappointment with apparently not receiving a government position, but knows that Knox did everything in his power to help. Would prefer, if possible, to be appointed in the Revenue department. Comments on the appointment of General [Benjamin] Lincoln and of Mr. Lovell. Mentions the severely hot weather they have recently experienced in Boston, and sends his love to Mrs. Knox and the rest of the family.
