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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04773 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0097] October-December 1790 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox relating his conversation with the dying James Bowdoin, his appointment as a juror and a balloon attempt |
| Date | 7 November 1790 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Acknowledges receipt of Knox's last letter. Tells Knox that he has spoken with the ailing Governor [James] Bowdoin "respecting the Fish, and we have concluded to put on board the first Vessell bound to Philadelphia." Bowdoin died at 4 o'clock that morning. "He had his reason to the last moment." Bowdoin's property left to "Mrs. Temple" will be "put into the hands of the Trustees, and the income only at her command during the life her husband but if she outlives him, it comes into their hands and at her own disposal." Notes he had a visit from Mr. [Sylvanus?] Bourne, but Jackson had no directions from Knox pertaining to their business. Reports "Judge [Chief Justice John] Jay is here... He is most respected & esteemed, and is taken every particular notice of - his speech to the Grand Jury was much admired." Says he was appointed foreman on a jury with Judge Jay. Tells of an attempt "to raise a Balloon thirty feet distance from the Common." The failed attempt "you will observe it was on the 5th of November" (Guy Fawkes Day). Asks about an appointment for a friend. |
| Subjects | Aviation Diet and Nutrition Death Government and Civics Mental Health Health and Medical Estate Women of the Founding Era Women's History Estate Law Judiciary Ballooning Holidays and Celebrations Office Seeker Government and Civics |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jay, John (1745-1829) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Agriculture; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |