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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03482 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0079] January-March 1787 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about the Swan family's arrival in New York, military replies and fear about the disbandment of his regiment |
| Date | 4 March 1787 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document; Military document |
| Content Description | Discusses the arrival of mutual friends, Mr. and Mrs. [James] Swan, in New York City. Shares the Swans' gratitude for the warm welcome Knox and his wife Lucy are showing them. Mentions steps he has taken to fill orders for military supplies, such as clothing for soldiers. Continues with military matters concerning the stationing of men throughout Massachusetts, as well as his attempts to recruit men. Also discusses his fears about Congress disbanding his regiment. Relates the appointment of delegates for the Federal Convention, including Francis Dana, Nathaniel Gorham, Caleb Strong, Rufus King and Elbridge Gerry. Finally, asks Knox to choose whether Major [William] North or Major [Elnathan] Haskell would be placed with his regiment, and goes on to explain how he plans to subdivide his regiment and who he may place in command. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Military Supplies Military Uniforms Clothing and Accessories Recruitment Continental Congress Congress Government and Civics US Constitution US Constitutional Convention |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Women in American History; Creating a New Government |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |