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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05406 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0108] April 1792 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on business propositions and the impending visit of Knox's family |
| Date | 8 April 1792 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Encloses a copy of a letter from Mr. [Royal] Flint (not present) regarding their business propositions (relating to land purchases in Maine, which they have been working on). Writes that he had been very nervous about it but now feels he can proceed, with their support. Received a bill of monies owed to him, which will help him pay his debts. Comments on their land project, and mentions paperwork being sent to the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands to work out the terms of the purchase. Would like Knox's input and advice on the most recent acquisition. Discusses the upcoming visit of Mrs. Knox and the children to Jackson's house, and asks if Knox could send him some bed and table linens. |
| Subjects | Waldo Patent Revolutionary War General Finance Land Transaction Debt Women of the Founding Era Women's History Entertaining and Hospitality Travel Home Furnishings Children and Family |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Flint, Royal (1754-1797) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Government & Politics; Law; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |