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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04357 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0091] September-October 1789 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about their families |
| Date | 13 September 1789 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Thanks him for his recent letter as well as the letters he enclosed. Relates that one of them was from Jackson's sister, and it related news of the death of his 17-year-old niece. Discusses the recent illness of Knox's daughter Julia, but believes she is out of danger. Writes about their friend Mr. [James] Swan, who is in Europe, writing a book. Mentions the lavish welcome the governor gave the French squadron currently at anchor in Boston Harbor. Is concerned that he has bothered Knox too much on the subject of obtaining an appointment, and apologizes if he has. Mentions a letter he wrote on behalf of Mr. [Moses Michael] Hays (see GLC02437.04356), recommending him for a job. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Friendship Office Seeker Government and Civics Children and Family Women's History Health and Medical Death Global History and Civics Literature and Language Arts Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Judaism Holidays and Celebrations France Navy |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Swan, James (1754-1831) Hays, Moses Michael (1739-1805) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Children & Family; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter in support of Moses Hays application to be Collector at Newport |