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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05913 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0119] July-September 1793 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about building Knox's house and the materials required |
| Date | 23 August 1793 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Vose, Thomas |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Land transaction document |
| Content Description | A copy of the letter Jackson wrote to Vose that was sent to Knox. Tells Vose that Knox is anxious to get the house built and is relying on his hard work. Wants to know the number of Masons; that will be necessary to build the cellar walls. Wants Vose to collect stone for the cellar, as well as timber. Tells Vose to write when he is ready for carpenters and they will be sent. Says that Vose is to write to him to request any materials he cannot procure locally. Reports the prices for bricks and boards in Boston. Wants to know the wage and cost for rations per day for journeymen, carpenters, and Masons; in his area. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Waldo Patent Building Construction Artisans Commerce Finance |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Vose, Thomas (1753-1810) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |