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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06061 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0121] January-March 1794 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox asking for a recommendation with a French minister, banks, Knox's son, clothes, brandy and possible war with Britain |
| Date | 13 March 1794 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Diplomacy France Global History and Civics Banking Finance Land Transaction Waldo Patent Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Education Children and Family Art, Music, Theater, and Film Clothing and Accessories Merchants and Trade Commerce Alcohol Textile Government and Civics Military History |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Henry Jackson (1780-1832) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs; Banking & Economics; Children & Family; Government & Politics; Merchants & Commerce; Arts & Literature; Education |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |