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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05923 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0119] July-September 1793 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox enclosing letters from Thomas Vose, saying he's happy on Knox's decision to give up the house build and land taxes |
| Date | 15 September 1793 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Land transaction document |
| Content Description | Also includes copies of letters Jackson wrote to Captain Vose on 14 and 15 September. Contains 3 Jackson signatures. References Knox's letters of 5 and 7 September. Is happy Knox has given up the idea of building the large house this fall. Says Vose cannot determine the spot to build upon yet. Wants Knox to make a visit to help determine the house's placement. Sent Vose $200 and various supplies yesterday. The copies of the letters to Vose state that Jackson will get supplies and carpenters ready for the spring. Also says "I conclude you [Vose] will consent to make an addition to the Old house to accomodate General Knox's family this spring." Goes into further details about the house and claims to be in negotiations with a "good man" to build the house this spring. Reports that Mr. Bridge advertised Knox's land for sale to pay for taxes because Jackson's letter took 20 days to be delivered by the post office. Hopes to see Knox in Boston by 25 September. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Building Construction Waldo Patent Finance Artisans Taxes or Taxation Debt Land Transaction Post Office |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| 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 |
| Related documents | Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about selling Knox's land |