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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05332 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0107] March 1792 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about a canal project, the purchase of townships and the offer of a promotion |
| Date | 4 March 1792 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Updates Knox on the status of the canal project, and informs him that the Bill of Incorporation for it has passed in the House of Representatives and soon should pass in the Senate. Declares that the project has popular support. Also mentions debate in the Committee over a "Joint Report," and adds that Benjamin Hichborn represented their interests well. Intends the next day to purchase four townships in the Waldo patent lands, as they had discussed. Lastly, declares that he was offered the position of Major General, and would like to know whether Knox thinks he should accept. Sends his love to Knox's family. |
| Subjects | Waldo Patent Land Transaction Government and Civics Law Canals Infrastructure Commerce Transportation Finance Office Seeker Military History |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Hichborn, Benjamin (1746-1817) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Science, Technology, Invention; Industry; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |