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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06099 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0122] April-June 1794 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about house progress and recommends James Sever to command a ship |
| Date | 18 May 1794 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reports Knox's house (most likely future estate at Montpelier) should be completed by September. Mentions they have as many hands working as possible and as Captain [Thomas] Vose can keep employed. Notes he can hire more hands if Knox wishes. Encloses a letter he received from Captain Vose, complaining about Jackson withholding money for supplies on Knox's house. Discusses having James Sever command one of the continent's ships. Comments on Sever's good character and experience commanding ships. Reports he (Jackson) will follow his duty regarding an embargo. |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Building Construction Waldo Patent Artisans Finance Navy Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Military History Embargo Global History and Civics |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Merchants & Commerce; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |