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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04452 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0092] November-December 1789 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about investments and fishing |
| Date | 27 December 1789 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Discusses issues with the eastern lands and the need for Knox to act quickly. Mentions that the price of state paper has gone up since Jackson last wrote to Knox and that "Continental Certificates" are going backwards. Says he will not purchase any notes until he hears back from Knox. Also mentions fishing, saying "let me know what you are after - possibly some fish may come to my hook - I should like to be baited & ready for them - you know I like Salmon -" Wishes Knox and his family a merry Christmas. |
| Subjects | Land Transaction Waldo Patent Revolutionary War General Coins and Currency Finance Land Transaction Sports and Games Holidays and Celebrations Diet and Nutrition |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |