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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05993 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0120] October-December 1793 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about proprietors suing Knox |
| Date | 12 December 1793 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Legal document; Land transaction document |
| Content Description | Was disappointed not to receive a letter from Knox yesterday. Reports that the ten proprietors have sued Knox over his bond. Says the sheriff left a summons for Knox at his house, "it being your last place of residence in his County." Reports that the Winslows are also being sued. Has spoken to Judge Sullivan on the subject "who will take care of the business," but suggests Knox write directly to him as well. Mentions that Colonel Tyler has returned from St. Georges, Maine. Has not seen him yet but has been informed that "he has finished the business they had in charge." Sends love to David. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Land Transaction Waldo Patent Law Finance Debt Petition Government and Civics Boundary or Property Dispute |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Law |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |