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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04809 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0097] October-December 1790 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox upset at lack of communication, Harmar's expedition, opinions on a national militia and politics |
| Date | 26 December 1790 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Jackson is upset that he has not received a letter from Knox in 24 days. He blames Knox's attention "to the western expedition" led by General Josiah Harmar for this lapse in communication. Jackson does not think ordinary "militia" men are capable of such an operation, "for a different class of Men must compose your Troops-I should like to be in the staff with Rank in the line." Comments on President George Washington's speech regarding the "establishment of the Militia, and I see by the Journals of the House they have chosen a Committee on that subject." Asks for a leading role in the militia and gives his idea for how a national militia should look and how it should be divided. "Perhaps the Secretary of the Treasury may find it necessary to make such arrangements as it respects the Revenue." Talks about the Federal representatives chosen by nearby counties. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Frontiers and Exploration Westward Expansion Northwest Indian War Northwest Territory Militia Office Seeker President Presidential Speeches and Proclamations Congress Taxes or Taxation Finance Economics American Indian History Politics Government and Civics Federalists Election |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Westward Expansion; Native Americans; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |