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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04236 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0089] May-June 1789 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with updates from Massachusetts |
| Date | 7 June 1789 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes that he received Knox's last letter, and, noting that Knox did not mention his leg injury, he assumes Knox has recovered. He does remind Knox to be more careful the next time he plays sports. Discusses current politics in Massachusetts, such as the illness of the Governor. Also declares that the General Court is concerned that its members are no longer as influential now that the new federal government is running. Provides information on their friends and acquaintances in Boston as well. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Injury or Wound Health and Medical Sports and Games Government and Civics Politics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Health & Medicine; Government & Politics; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |