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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00167 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0010] July-December 1774 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about life in Newfoundland |
| Date | 20 July 1774 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Explains why he has not written sooner. Discusses working on a fishing ship and being owed money by his employer. He fears the possibility of staying in Newfoundland until the fall, citing that the town lacks amusements, even a "five alley." He also expresses his deep feelings of friendship with Knox and how he will miss him. Wishes Lucy Knox well. Comments sullenly on the lack of news he has. Asks Knox to write. Jackson was colonel of the 16th Massachusetts regiment from 1777 to 1779 and commanded the 9th or Boston regiment from 1779 to 1782. After the Revolution, he commanded the 4th Massachusetts regiment, and was major-general of Massachusetts militia from 1792 to 1796. |
| Subjects | Finance Maritime Canada Sports and Games Friendship Industry |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Ferryland, Newfoundland |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |