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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00376 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0014] July-August 1776 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox asking for news and discussing the declaration of independence |
| Date | 15 July 1776 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Wants Knox to write more frequently to keep him updated on activities in New York. Remarks that "at Last the grand Question of Independence is determined and I hope every true American will support it with his Life and Fortune." Comments on smallpox afflicting the Continental troops and the lack of news about the privateer he discussed in his previous letter (GLC02437.00370). Date of 15 July 1776 from docket. Header of letter only dated July 1776. |
| Subjects | Smallpox Declaration of Independence Disease Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Freedom and Independence Health and Medical Continental Army Privateering Patriotism |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Creating a New Government; Naval & Maritime; Health & Medicine; Government & Politics |
| 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 from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox discussing prisoners |
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