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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03676 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0082] October-December 1787 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about selling his securities |
| Date | 21 October 1787 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Explains to Knox his reasons for not selling Knox's securities (refer to GLC02437.03635). Says Samuel Breck had advised Jackson to wait before selling since it appeared with the way the new Constitution was shaping that the value would likely increase. Comments he disagrees with Knox's decision to sell now but, "like an officer, I will obey or decision" and immediately sell Knox's shares. States that he believes Massachusetts will almost certainly ratify the Constitution. Sends his love to Lucy and the rest of Knox's family. |
| Subjects | US Constitution Revolutionary War General Finance Government and Civics Ratification |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Breck, Samuel (1747-1809) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Banking & Economics; Creating a New Government; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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