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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04795 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0097] October-December 1790 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about communication difficulties, furnishings, health and foreign affairs |
| Date | 12 December 1790 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Complains about the increased distance between them but says if they "continue to write on Sundays, we shall hear from each other the middle of every week." Worries Knox's new and unfurnished house might cause illnesses in his family during this time of year. Discusses Knox's wallpaper and the severe weather in Boston. Mentions that [Sylvanus] Bourne "is choosen Fed-Rep for the County of Plymouth." Says he has found a relief in his head by "bleeding and regular diet." Also expects that "exercise and temperance" will help him fully recuperate. Writes, "by every Vessell from Europe the appearance of War is more & more favorable - many are of opinion that a War will ruin this Country, but for my part I am for runing the risque of it. I think it will open new objects, and be the source of great wealth to this Country." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Friendship Health and Medical Building Construction Home Furnishings Extreme Weather Federalists Congress Government and Civics Election Maritime Military History Alcohol Health and Medical Diet and Nutrition Finance Economics Global History and Civics |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Bourne, Sylvanus (1761-1817) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs; Children & Family; Health & Medicine; Government & Politics; Merchants & Commerce; Banking & Economics; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |