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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.10217 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0086] October-December 1788 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox discussing the federal elections |
| Date | 28 December 1788 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Addresses letter to "My dear Harry." Writes about a severe snow storm, "the most of any we have had this winter - for ten days past, we have had the severest cold Season, known for many years." Goes on to discuss the Federal elections. Notes that Mr. Ames will gain a seat by only a small margin, not the large majority that Jackson expected. Says most believe Mr. [Elbridge] Gerry will be chosen by Middlesex. Sends his love to Knox's family. Watermarked "L Paine." |
| Subjects | Election Congress Government and Civics Politics Extreme Weather |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Ames, Fisher (1758-1808) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Jackson was the founder of “Jackson’s Additional Continental Regiment” which was officially designated the 16th Massachusetts Regiment. Although this unit was disbanded in 1781, Jackson remained in service until 1784 and commanded the last remaining regiment in the Continental Army. Ames was a Massachusetts Federalist Representative and served from 1789-1796. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |