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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02667 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1792 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Henry Jackson about financial agreements |
| Date | 20 May 1792 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Jackson, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Informs that he has advanced upwards of $1100 on Madame de la Val's account, which is in addition to the $1000 Jackson already advanced on the account of Mr. Hinks in Boston. States that General Rufus Putnam gave him $1200 on Jackson's account. Remarks that he will do whatever possible to protect Jackson, "You may rely my dear sir that I shall exert my upmost not only to prevent you being injured, but great to benefit you." Addressed to General Henry Jackson in Massachusetts. Possible free frank indicated by Knox's signature on the address leaf. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General American Statesmen Land Transaction Waldo Patent Finance Friendship |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Putnam, Rufus (1738-1824) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Knox was Secretary of War at the time. He and William Duer were involved in extensive land speculation in Maine, which led them to borrow heavily and resulted in many lawsuits. Henry Jackson was Major General of the Massachusetts militia 1772-1796. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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