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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06022 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0121] January-March 1794 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about the position of Loan Officer |
| Date | 6 January 1794 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Heard that Dr. Appleton leaves today by stage for Philadelphia. It is rumored that his father "has sent on by him to resign his office as Loan Officer in this state - and from the influence of the Father, the son expects that appointment." Jackson thinks that David Cobb should be considered. If Cobb does not like the loan office, a shift in personnel should provide an opening he does like. Wants Cobb considered first, "but after him I wish you to think of me." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Children and Family Office Seeker Government and Civics Finance Letter of Introduction or Recommendation |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Cobb, David (1748-1830) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Banking & Economics; Government & Politics; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |