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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03828 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0083] January-March 1788 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox discussing Massachusetts politics, particularly the election of lieutenant governor |
| Date | 23 March 1788 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Refers to a package of newspapers including a map from Mr. Fales, possibly transmitted to Knox. Discusses Massachusetts politics, particularly the election of lieutenant governor. Expects Benjamin Lincoln to obtain the post over James Warren, although the Federalist vote may be split between Lincoln and Samuel Adams. Predicts that Hancock will maintain his post as Governor of Massachusetts. Will soon speak to Mr. Jarvis. Relates that Mrs. Swan is well. Marked "private" on the address leaf. |
| Subjects | Land Transaction Revolutionary War General Journalism Geography and Natural History Surveying Politics Government and Civics Election Federalists Women's History |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Warren, James (1726-1808) Adams, Samuel (1722-1803) Hancock, John (1737-1793) Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) Swan, Hepzibah Clarke (1757-1825) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |