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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

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.

Book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about William s Situation Knox s Son s Education and His Sister in law Borrowing Money 29 December 1793

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about William s Situation Knox s Son s Education and His Sister in law Borrowing Money 29 December 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:

Book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson on the Waldo Patent 19 June 1791

Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson on the Waldo Patent 19 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: Initialed twice by Knox. Reference's Jackson's two letters of 12 June. Says the goals of his negotiations seem practicable. Tells him to Be Snug and dont let it slip through your fingers. States that the difficulty of any one companys holding more than one million [acres] may be obviated by using different names. Says that Royal Flint can be the representative of another company for them. Says he can also get respectable names for a third and fourth. Tells him to secure as much land as possible as long as it is not over 4 million acres. Claims if their asking price is 14 cents in paper at 12/6 they will probably take 7 in cash on interest or perhaps 8. Reminds Jackson that Samuel Ogden was offered 10 cents per acre but He having resigned & cannot resume his claim. Underscores that Jackson is to Secure as much as possible on the Kennebec and Penobscot Rivers at as low a rate as possible. Is happy that Oliver Smith is compliant. Advises him to Be cool - dont appear too eager - But be decided and conclude this good agreement at all events. Does not know if there is a legal provision for the head of the hospital department, but plans to look into it. Says if he can offer it, Mr. [William] Eustis will have the office.

Book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Regarding a Purchase of Eastern Land 29 July 1791

Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Regarding a Purchase of Eastern Land 29 July 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: Encloses a conveyance of the purchase on eastern land Jackson and Flint made for him and Duer (not included). Asks him to sign and return it as soon as possible. Will have a legal instrument drawn up tomorrow for the 100,000 acres Jackson is to have. Hopes it will amount to that. References Jackson's letter of 24 July and says he will attend to issues with his creditors. Wants the bank shares sent immediately. Tells him I pray you to make the conditional agreement with the committee ... It is of the highest importance to me and therefore I pray you to push the business with all your might.

Book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Business and Family Matters 31 March 1793

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.

Book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson on the Sale of Land in the Waldo Patent 23 June 1791

Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson on the Sale of Land in the Waldo Patent 23 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:

Book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Undercover Letters Form Swan and Mr J J s Children 20 March 1791

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Undercover Letters Form Swan and Mr J J s Children 20 March 1791 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he received Knox's letter of the 20th but has not received the two letters under cover from Mr. Swan that Knox said were coming. Insists that Knox has very wrong Ideas respecting Mr. J.J.'s situation his Children are all well provided for, & he a large property in the [illegible]. - but I don't believe he will accept to be 2d. to Mr. S.

Book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on the Sale of the Eastern Lands 16 June 1791

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on the Sale of the Eastern Lands 16 June 1791 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Henry Jackson Knox to Henry Knox on Family and Social Matters 3 February 1793

Download or read book Henry Jackson Knox to Henry Knox on Family and Social Matters 3 February 1793 written by Henry Jackson Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Business and Family Matters 17 July 1791

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Book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on the Terrible Behavior of Knox s Son Henry Jackson Knox 22 March 1795

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on the Terrible Behavior of Knox s Son Henry Jackson Knox 22 March 1795 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1795 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long narrative about how Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox, has been misbehaving in Boston and spending money excessively, particularly on clothes. Reports during one Henry's weekends with him that Henry evaded and deceived me (Jackson) in every instance... his act and address, - the improper company he kept both male & female, seldom coming home until 11 or 12 O Clock - pockets full of money, and showing me in every instance, gave me great distress & uneasiness... Reports after this incident he had a very pointed conversation with Henry and told he needed to return to Hingham the next day. After procuring two horses and stableman to escort Henry, while busy in his room with business, Jackson was informed that Henry had sent the horses back but was planning on riding in a carriage back to Hingham. Jackson later saw Henry still in town in a sleigh with one of our Players. Upon seeing Jackson, Henry sent the player home but evaded Jackson. Says Henry hired a hack and took two common girls with him and went to a house out of town, where I have since learnt he frequently visited... Says the next day he procured a man and a sleigh and sent Henry back to Hingham. Has instructed the Preceptor not to allow Henry to visit Boston again during his next vacation nor does Jackson ever wish to see Henry in Boston again. Writes that since Henry's returned to Hingham Jackson has been informed of Henry's conduct more than I had an Idea of - Cards - Wine & Women were his continual pursuit, - at Taverns & bad houses were his constant places of resort - Mentions several gentlemen who Henry had tried borrowing money from but was refused.

Book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about a Card Party with Female Friends 5 January 1791

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about a Card Party with Female Friends 5 January 1791 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: General Jackson is happy to have received Secretary of War Knox's letter of 28 December 1790. Mentions a card party he is attending with a small circle of female friends. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.