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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05048 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0101] July-August 1791 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox regarding the sale of Waldo patent lands |
| Date | 3 July 1791 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Jackson, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Land transaction document; Legal document |
| Content Description | References Knox's letter of 26 June. Knows that Joseph Peirce wrote him about the sale of the patent and hopes Knox has no fears about it. Reports that "it was well conducted, and Mr. Smith had a right to buy. - he was the highest bider [sic], and every exertion, and delay was made use of by the Vendue Master, to induce the company to a higher price, and I believe not more than two in the room had the least Idea that it was purchased for you." Says no reflection or insinuation has been made on Knox's involvement. Claims "the only objection I have to your dividing the surplus to the Creditors after reserving for Tax's and the 10 proprietors, is, that you will not do yourself justice." Says Knox's proposals are generous, and that he will talk to the committee "on the subject of the purchase you mention." Declares that Mr. Phillips, the chairman, has gone home but that Mr. Jarvis and Major Read are still here. Is glad that Miss Abigail arrived to be his domestic servant. Reports that Mrs. Swan has not arrived in Boston yet. Jackson mentions the job he wants Knox to help him get: "I am sure you will not let the marshallcy slip through your hands - I rely on that." Is happy [Doctor William] Eustis will start his job as head of the hospital department tomorrow. |
| Subjects | Land Transaction Revolutionary War General Land Transaction Waldo Patent Finance Debt Taxes or Taxation Government and Civics Indentured Servant Women of the Founding Era Women's History Office Seeker Government and Civics Military History Health and Medical |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Peirce, Joseph (1748-1812) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Law; Merchants & Commerce; Government & Politics; Women in American History; Health & Medicine; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |