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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06065 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0121] January-March 1794 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about building Knox's house and the workman Henry Simpson |
| Date | 19 March 1794 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Vose, Thomas |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Land transaction document |
| Content Description | Informs Captain [Thomas] Vose this letter is being delivered to him by a workman, Henry Simpson, who has been contracted to build Henry Knox's house. Describes Mr. Simpson as being well educated in his field and one of the best bricklayers in this town. Explains Simpson is contacting him to insure that the grounds are properly laid out for the foundation of Knox's house, consulting on what type of material to use, and to ensure the material is delivered by the time Mr. Simpson returns with his workmen. Requests Captain Vose gives his aid and assistance to Mr. Simpson to ensure a timely construction. Discusses the arrival of Mr. Denton and his work crew upon the return of Captain Robinson, says the house should be completed by this fall. Noted as a copy. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Building Construction Waldo Patent Artisans Education Architecture |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Vose, Thomas (1753-1810) Simpson, Henry (fl. 1794-1796) |
| 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 |