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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04510 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0094] January-March 1790 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on finances, Washington's birthday and plans for the militia |
| Date | 14 February 1790 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses an excise and valuation bill in the House. Writes, "The state notes hold their ground much better than the continentals, the moment they are at your marker, I will strike, and with the greatest secrecy as it respects you." Comments that at present he cannot determine how Knox's plan for the militia will be received, as he has heard many different opinions about it. Informs Knox that they celebrated Washington's birthday in Boston. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Coins and Currency Economics Finance Militia Law Government and Civics Taxes or Taxation Military History Holidays and Celebrations President |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Banking & Economics; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |