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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06075 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0122] April-June 1794 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about possible British war, house alterations, and the Massachusetts governor election |
| Date | 8 April 1794 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Land transaction document |
| Content Description | Discusses the possibility of war with the British. States while he hopes war is avoidable, the British should be held accountable for the depredation done to their property. Reports Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton says the alterations Knox requested to the windows is too difficult and costly to complete. Mentions Mr. [Thomas] Simpson and Mr. Robinson will be heading towards [St. George's House]. Informs Knox "you may calculate before this reach's you that the Corner Stone of this Immense Edifice will be laid…" Clarifies what type of material and hardware to use on Knox's house. Discusses the election (1794 Governor race in Boston, Massachusetts) between [William] Cushing and [Samuel] Adams. |
| Subjects | Global History and Civics Military History Wartime Pillaging and Destruction Building Construction Artisans Election Politics Government and Civics American Statesmen |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Vose, Thomas (1753-1810) Adams, Samuel (1722-1803) Cushing, William (1732-1810) Dunton, Ebenezer (fl. 1794-1796) Simpson, Thomas (fl. 1778-1782) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |