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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05508 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0110] June 1792 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Knox's relinquishment of land claims in Maine |
| Date | 17 June 1792 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Land transaction document; Business and financial document; Non-governmental organization document |
| Content Description | Discusses Knox's decision to relinquish to William Duer all claims to land in the "Eastern purchase." Writes, "I am at a loss to determine the reasons that governed you in this business, as they are so far different from those we had in contemplation at the time we parted." States that although 15,000 New York currency is a large sum, it is far less than the sum that was paid for the first purchase. Hopes to gain one fifth of the profit for helping Knox with the dealings. Also asks about land that he expected to receive. Inquires about the balance owed by the Society of the Cincinnati for the eagles (badges). Wants the receipt before the 4th of July. Discusses the purchase of a saddle horse. |
| Subjects | Society of the Cincinnati Revolutionary War General Land Transaction Debt Finance Waldo Patent Coins and Currency Fraternal Organization Transportation Holidays and Celebrations |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Duer, William (1747-1799) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce; Agriculture |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |