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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06828 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0131] July-September 1796 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on business and financial matters |
| Date | 27 September 1796 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Writes that he has received Knox's recent letters, and assures him he will try to help Knox in whatever way possible. Adds that he does not lack the will to help, but does lack the means. Declares that he was unable to avoid paying some of Knox's interest, but will try to avoid paying more interest if he can. Discusses helping Knox with obtaining supplies for a ship. Mentions financial arrangements with several people, including Samuel Waldo. Also reports the death of an acquaintance, Mrs. Geyer. |
| Subjects | Marines Finance Debt Death Women's History |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Waldo, Samuel (1764-1798) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Naval & Maritime; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |