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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04181 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0088] March-April 1789 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about land sales and John Adams |
| Date | 15 April 1789 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Land transaction document |
| Content Description | Discusses the sale of lands belonging to Knox's eastern territories, likely part of the Waldo patent lands. Declares that he has done research into the subject, but his last report to Knox may have been "premature." Mentions that Vice President [John] Adams left on Monday to travel to New York, and that Governor [John] Hancock acted honorably during his part of the festivities. Also mentions his plan to depart for New York in one week. |
| Subjects | Land Transaction Waldo Patent Revolutionary War General Finance Vice President Government and Civics Travel Holidays and Celebrations |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Adams, John (1735-1826) Hancock, John (1737-1793) |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Agriculture; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |