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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06144 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0123] July-September 1794 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about travelling on the packets and house updates |
| Date | 13 July 1794 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Informs Knox he can obtain a Hingham Packet (boat passage) if Knox gives him a few days warning. Recommends Knox obtains a Newport Packet over a Hingham Packet, regardless of the higher price. Notes the Newport Packet comes fully furnished and makes quicker time in and out of the harbor. Mentions there have been delays on the construction of Knox's new house (Montpelier) due to heavy rains. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Travel Finance Extreme Weather Building Construction Waldo Patent |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| 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 |