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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03879 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0084] April-June 1788 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox regarding the return of 10,000 of Knox's dollars and his apologies for causing Knox any distress |
| Date | 29 May 1788 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Jackson previously suggested that he invest 10,000 of Knox's dollars [in certificates]. Knox was appalled by the idea, and severely criticized Jackson for his suggestion (refer to GLC02437.03877, GLC02437.03876 and GLC02437.03866). Jackson writes, "good god to think that [I] should have done a thing to cause you so much distress, is worse than death to me- nothing shall be wanting on my part to recover the notes- your sending your brother- Harry I dont know what to say my mind is so distress'd-" |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Friendship Finance Death Children and Family Debt |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Theme | Banking & Economics; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Henry Knox to Henry Jackson regarding the return of 10,000 of Knox's dollars with immediate effect Letter from Henry Knox to Henry Jackson regarding the investment of 10,000 of Knox's dollars Letter from Henry Knox to Henry Jackson regarding 10,000 of Knox's dollars |