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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04386 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0091] September-October 1789 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about education, social engagements and military positions |
| Date | 11 October 1789 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses the education of the son of a mutual friend [possibly named Sumner or Summer], whose legitimacy is suspect. Writes, "I am afraid whether I have any thing in writing that acknowledges him as his Son & that he ment [sic] to consider him as such with respect to his property." Forwards a letter from Dr. [William] Eustis concerning his desire to "have the charge of the Invalids" in Massachusetts (not present). Speaks highly of Eustis's integrity, and suggests Knox may want to appeal to Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton on Eustis's behalf, as Hamilton will be making the appointment. Mentions balls and parties being held in the area, and wishes that Knox's daughter Lucy was in Boston to attend it. Adds, "I believe I drank too much wine yesterday, as I have a most severe headache this day - I can hardly see the paper on which I am writing." Includes "post" written on the address leaf. A note on the address leaf declares that the enclosure from Dr. Eustis had been given instead to Dr. [Andrew] Craigie to pass along to Knox. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Children and Family Education Sexuality Corruption and Scandal Law Estate Military History Health and Medical Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Office Seeker Entertaining and Hospitality Women's History Alcohol |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Education; Children & Family; Government & Politics; Women in American History; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Andrew Craigie was the first Apothecary General of the United States. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Henry Knox to William Eustis on a military appointment and the Society of the Cincinnati |