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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06300 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0125] January-March 1795 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Knox's retirement from public office |
| Date | 12 January 1795 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Congratulates Knox on his retirement. Writes, "When you once get engaged in your own personaly [sic] business you will then be fully convinced of the propriety of the measure & of the sacrifices you have made of your Interest & property for twenty years past in serving and ungrateful public." Also advises Knox to be in Boston before the 10th to bring his business before the legislature. States, "the Legislature meet tomorrow - it will be every thing [sic] to you to make an attack before your Enemys [sic] have time to rally. - delays are dangerous." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | Government and Civics American Statesmen Land Transaction |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Merchants & Commerce; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |