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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04705 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0096] July-September 1790 |
| Title | John Jeffries to Henry Knox asking Knox to pass his narrative on to the President |
| Date | 29 August 1790 |
| Author | Jeffries, John (fl. 1786-1790) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Jeffries writes to Knox thanking him for his kindness. Says he fears more for his wife whose "constitution" is particularly vulnerable, which also prevents Jeffries from traveling from Boston. Asks Knox to present a copy of his [aerial] narrative to the President of the United States, George Washington. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Travel Marriage Health and Medical Women's History Ballooning President Gift Aviation Literature and Language Arts Science and Technology |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jeffries, John (fl. 1786-1790) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The Presidency; Women in American History; The Presidency; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |