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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04666 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0096] July-September 1790 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about his travels, wish for a Spanish war and that John Glover gets a tax collector position |
| Date | 1 August 1790 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses his arrival in Portland en route to Burnt Coat Island. He is traveling with his "friend Ben" [possibly Benjamin Hichborn], and expects that they will return to Boston in ten to twelve days. Mentions his hope that a General [John] Glover will receive "the appointment of Collector for the port of Marblehead." Also touches on international issues: "I wish from my soul for a Spanish War, I think it would put a new face on the affairs of this Country." Also provides information on Knox's extended family, and reports that Knox's cousin Samuel Winslow wants Knox to inspect parts of the Waldo patent. Also forwards an advertisement of interest to Knox (not present). |
| Subjects | Land Transaction Waldo Patent Revolutionary War General Travel Office Seeker Commerce Taxes or Taxation Finance Government and Civics Global History and Civics Military History Children and Family |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Portland, Maine |
| Theme | Banking & Economics; Foreign Affairs; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | William Knox to Henry Knox about dinners he's had, trade news, land deeds and political speculation |