Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Asking for a Recommendation with a French Minister Banks Knox s Son Clothes Brandy and Possible War with Britain 13 March 1794 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Requests Knox to deliver the enclosed (a letter?) to the French Minister, Mr. Fauchet. Asks Knox to speak highly of him when he speaks with Mr. Fauchet or Mr. [LaForet], believes it will give him additional strength to his situation. Reports he and Knox received a discount from the bank on some notes for 60 days. Comments on the high praise the Preceptor gave Henry (most likely Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox) and of Henry's part in the next exhibition. Describes the new satin and silk clothes he sent Henry as extravagant, but says Henry is a good boy and deserves happiness. Writes that everyone there supports the federal government and most men believe that war with the British is inevitable. Discusses the making of brandy and its potential value.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Business Philadelphia and Banks 10 March 1794 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he did not receive his note or Mr. Swan's letter until last Saturday. Explains he is unable to make a trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania unless it is absolutely necessary. Requests Knox to mention his name to an unnamed minister if an opportunity presents itself. Discusses going to the bank to see about a [Dollar sign]2000 discount. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Knox Regarding His Son s Clothing and Extravagances 29 June 1791 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Asking about Clothing and Uniforms 14 January 1787 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Was upset to receive no letter from Knox by the last post. Expected an answer to his last letter in which he asked about clothing and uniforms for his recruits. Writes that if he was furnished with the uniform and had Knox's permission, he feels he would have been able to procure enough money to clothe all the men he has enlisted, which amounts to more than 100. Discusses the money already procured against the insurgents, but is convinced the insurgents will never appear to fight against the new government forces. Has enclosed a letter from Miss Snelling for Knox to deliver (not present), and wishes him to send regards to Mr. and Mrs. [James] Swan. Would like to assure them that their family was well as of yesterday, except poor Chatham, who I believe has but a few days to live. Says that all Knox's friends are well and ask to be remembered to him and to Lucy, his wife.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson about French Diplomats and Asks Him to Do Some Business on the St George Lands 26 February 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses communications he received from French diplomats and encourages Henry Jackson to come to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Plans to pay a portion of the money he owes to Jackson and refers to potential discounts. Asks Jackson to complete a business transaction regarding the St. George's House (possibly referring to the Waldo patent lands). Transmitted a final plan in his last letter.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Business and Family Matters 31 March 1793 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signed twice by Jackson. References Knox's letter of 20 March. Has heard nothing from William Tudor since the last letter he forwarded to Knox. Relates that his note to Tudor was due 17 March. Reports that [Thomas?] Adams the printer informed him that the article in a North Carolina newspaper Knox was asking about was inclosed to him by a Gentleman from Pensylvania. Adams would not give the gentleman's name, nor confirm it came from Philadelphia. Jackson believes he can find out the name if Knox wishes to know. Refers Knox to William Bingham's letter about their land concern. Wants to go to Maine with Knox, and reminds him they are embarking from Portland now as a packet now runs regularly between there and Boston. Says I am anxious for your present situation but hope & pray for the best, you will let me know when all danger is over, that my mind may be releived from its present fears & apprehensions. Says he intends to visit a Public Exhibition of the Students at the Hingham Academy. Will see Henry Jackson Knox there who Henry Jackson refers to as my boy. Reports that the boy needs steadiness, but that he has improved upon his language, manners & deportment. Speaks highly of the boy and hopes he will continue where he is until he enters Harvard. Is very much against the boy going home for the summer. Continues letter on 1 April. Encloses correspondence he has had with Judge Sullivan. This will show Knox the situation they are in since they have not made the [Dollar sign]30,000 payment as their contract stipulates. Hopes Knox will consult Bingham on the subject. Reminds him the [Dollar sign]5,200 note is due 29 April.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Warning about the Size and Cost of His House 27 March 1794 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he will deliver Captain [Thomas] Vose and Mr. Ebenezer Dunton their letters once he copies them. Cautions Knox on how large and costly his house will be. Writes the house will be much larger than a Country meeting house and with all the economy & attention probably it will cost more money than you have an Idea of or ought to be expended on a house in that country - besides which, the frequent alterations you have made and are daily making are attend'd [sic] with very great expense & will increase the bills... Explains the inside of the house is almost complete and they are waiting for the frame of the house to be set. Asks him to put aside his last minute changes. Mentions he does not believe Knox realizes the actual cost of his house and asks what he believes it is. Notes if Knox is correct, the house will have twenty four fire places, and all your rooms pretty large - I doubt whether either of the College's at Cambridge has more - if so many - it's a very large house that has ten or twelve, and but few such to be found in this Town, or even on the Continent - Requests he writes him back with further instructions.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Clothing for His Men Plus Congress and the Army 8 April 1787 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expects the clothing for his men the next day and writes that I pass'd yesterday at the Castle, [most likely Castle Island] & Inspected my Recruits, they are a fine body of Men, & want nothing but their Clothing to make them perfectly happy - Hopes Knox will be able to influence Congress not to disband any of the troops, Congress certainly will not disband any of the Troops without consulting the Secretary at War - I therefore flatter myself you will make such arrangements as to continue me in service... States that [Nathaniel] Gorham is violently opposed to any troops being disbanded. Jackson has paid his officers and is making arrangements to pay the men as well, It will not do, to pay the officers, & neglect the men, I shall therefore endeavor to keep them equal on this head. He is convinced that John Hancock will win the Massachusetts governorship. In a postscript, comments that he got the insurance on the ship Hope, which is traveling from New York to Canton, China and lists the men who took the policy.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Building Contractors Bank Loans Merchant Ships and the French Situation 28 April 1794 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox the contractors and Masons; set the house in its current spot instead of moving it as Knox had requested. Discusses the letter he sent to Mr. [Thomas] Vose regarding supplies. Notes he informed Vose to purchase supplies from suppliers who are indebted to Knox. Also mentions banks are calling in their loans but Knox may be able to renew a portion of the loan. Informs Knox a Captain Scott arrived from London with some papers. Discusses full freighted ships sailing to the United Stated and the war in France (French Revolution). Mentions he never received the letters or papers from Paris that Knox was supposed to send.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Getting Clothing for the Soldiers 14 March 1787 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses his efforts to secure clothing for the troops. Mentions that alterations will need to be made to the knapsacks. Wants to procure new bayonet belts to wear over the shoulder, this will be a great addition to the appearance of the Men.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with News of Debts Possible War with England Local Politics and Attacks on the Society of Cincinnati 30 August 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jackson acknowledges that he received a letter from Knox on 22 August 1790. Laments that it was not within his power to take care of a debt that Knox asked him to settle in Worcester. Says he heard from a vessel from the West Indies that on 15 July war had been declared on England, but Jackson does not believe it, though he wishes in god it may be true. Reports that Benjamin Austin, Jr. and Thomas Dawes, Jr. are candidates for Federal Representatives for this district in the Room of Mr. Ames. Expects opposition, but believes we shall be able to counteract them. Says that John Gardner writes under the name of Yankee criticizing the Society of Cincinnati. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Congratulating Knox on the Birth of His Son and Requesting Some Plate Glass 5 October 1794 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congratulates Knox and Mrs. [Lucy] Knox on their newborn son. Wishes both mother and son well. Requests Knox to purchase for him at the cheapest possible price, plate glass for the new Assembly Room, in dimensions of 44 x 80 inches if possible.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Children Finances and Potatoes 23 November 1794 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions his pleasure hearing that Knox's son (Henry Jackson Knox) had a safe trip and is now with Knox. Notes he has not received any potatoes from Captain [Thomas] Vose, only drafts. Discusses Knox's finances and provides a list of wages paid out.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about His Moves and Hoping for Supplies from monied Men 18 February 1787 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Says that he received his recent letters, including one to be delivered to [Benjamin] Hichborn. Asks him to give his regards to Mr. and Mrs. [James] Swan. Writes that Major [William] North has not yet arrived, and he is afraid that North is sick on the road. Declares that he would be happy if his regiment were to remain at camp until it was full and properly organized, but would be satisfied to have any help from the state or from influential monied men in the form of supplies or clothing. Expects an order from Knox to be delivered by North allowing for some money, clothing and supplies for his troops. Discusses monies raised to pay for General [Benjamin] Lincoln's expedition against the Shays insurgents, and mentions that several men, including Governor [James] Bowdoin, have contributed large sums. Asks whether Congress can authorize the use of federal troops by the state forces, if the state paid them. Describes how many men he has thus far recruited, and mentions that Mr. [Stephen] Bruce has advanced supplies to him. Sends love to Lucy Knox and the children. Document has significant water damage throughout including the signature.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding a Land Transaction 3 March 1793 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signed and initialed by Jackson. References a previous letter of Knox's (no date). Says the enclosed letter should be delivered by Knox to William Bingham (not included). States no time is to be lost if Bingham is to buy the tract mentioned in his letter of 10 February. Believes there are people who know of their situation and want to speculate on it. State he is happy that Knox bought out the Winslow's interest in the Waldo patent. Says I please myself the moment the Indian War is at an end, that your whole exertion will be to that point [dealing with the patent], in order to make a lasting and sure establishment for your family. Notes he would like to spend the next ten years of his life in the Eastern lands promoting their settlement. Goes on to say that he would have no objection to going to Europe to promote the lands either. Says it would be enjoyable for him to go to Europe as he could see his sister, whom I have not seen for near twenty years. Hopes he has compromised with Madame de Leval.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about House Materials Expenses and Bank Notes 4 May 1794 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he has enclosed original agreements with this letter but wants Knox to return them. Requests Knox contacts Mr. [Thomas] Vose about purchasing material (most likely for his house, Montpelier, being built in Maine). Also notes he will send Knox an abstract of the expenses. Suggests Knox visits St. George's [House] (Montpelier) by summer and offers to accompany him. Discusses one of Knox's outstanding bank notes and mentions covering it with his own note and receiving a possible discount.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Asking Him Not to Come Close to Boston Without Informing Him how He Should Approach and His Taxes and the Legislature 29 September 1793 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells Knox not to come within 15-20 miles of Boston without informing him. Does not want Knox to fall into the hands of the Police of this Town, [if so] you will be conducted in a small boat by two Black men to Rainsford Island, figure to yourself the Secretary of War in the situation with everybody running from him for fear of the Plague. Reports the legislature adjourned yesterday. Obtained a resolve for the suspension on Knox's taxes until the legislature meets in January 1794. Will be absent from Boston for five days as he reviews his division of the militia.