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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06082 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0122] April-June 1794 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about his house and recommending himself and superintendent of arsenal |
| Date | 22 April 1794 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses the cost of Knox's house and mentions he hopes he is wrong and Knox is correct on the estimated cost. Informs Knox he got a second opinion on the construction of Knox's basement and they all agree the basement should be made of stone. Notes both Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton and Mr. [Henry] Simpson arrived last week at St. George's [House] with their work crew and that Mr. Robinson will be arriving anytime. Suggests Knox appoints him as superintendent of arsenal for the United States. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | Building Construction Finance Waldo Patent Architecture Artisans Office Seeker Ammunition Artillery Government and Civics American Statesmen |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Dunton, Ebenezer (fl. 1794-1796) Simpson, Henry (fl. 1794-1796) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |