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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.05508
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0110] June 1792 
Title Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Knox's relinquishment of land claims in Maine
Date 17 June 1792
Author Jackson, Henry (1747-1809)  
Recipient Knox, Henry  
Document Type Correspondence; Land transaction document; Business and financial document; Non-governmental organization document
Content Description Discusses Knox's decision to relinquish to William Duer all claims to land in the "Eastern purchase." Writes, "I am at a loss to determine the reasons that governed you in this business, as they are so far different from those we had in contemplation at the time we parted." States that although 15,000 New York currency is a large sum, it is far less than the sum that was paid for the first purchase. Hopes to gain one fifth of the profit for helping Knox with the dealings. Also asks about land that he expected to receive. Inquires about the balance owed by the Society of the Cincinnati for the eagles (badges). Wants the receipt before the 4th of July. Discusses the purchase of a saddle horse.
Subjects Society of the Cincinnati  Revolutionary War General  Land Transaction  Debt  Finance  Waldo Patent  Coins and Currency  Fraternal Organization  Transportation  Holidays and Celebrations  
People Jackson, Henry (1747-1809)  Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  Duer, William (1747-1799)  
Place written Boston, Massachusetts
Theme The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce; Agriculture
Sub-collection The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859