Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Family and Friends, 12 February 1786 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Family and Friends, 12 February 1786 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1786. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Family and Friends, 12 February 1786 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Writes a friendly letter on a variety of topics. First, mentions that [Samuel] Shaw has set sail for the East and wishes him God's blessing. Hopes that he returns safely to his friends and is richly rewarded; hopes that a Mr. S. does not disturb Shaw with his overbearing temper. Goes on to discuss some business concerns, including a visit to Mr. [possibly Joshua] Loring. Wishes Knox and his family well and, as promised, asks him to come visit in the spring. Says that the Winslows are excited for the visit. Explains that he is so tired of this world, and if Knox and his family were to move to the country, he will quit every thing & follow you, in you I have a firm & sincere friend & I am unhappy at our separation. I wish for nothing more in this Life, than to be your nearest neighbour. I am here in a large round of acquaintance, & every one suppose's I am perfectly & completely happy, but they are all mistaken. Wishes he could retire, or be a soldier again. Mentions that Governor [John] Hancock is recovered and will set out to New York soon. Reports on the General Court and local taxes. Mentions that all Knox's friends are well and asks that Lucy Knox writes to Mrs. Swan in regards to an apron Mrs. Swan sent. Sends love to Lucy, Knox's brother William, and the children.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on News of Family and Friends, 30 September 1798
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on News of Family and Friends, 30 September 1798 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on News of Family and Friends, 30 September 1798 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1798. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on News of Family and Friends, 30 September 1798 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Expresses his disappointment at not hearing from Knox and tells him about mutual friends and their families.
Henry Jackson Knox to Henry Knox on Family and Social Matters, 3 February 1793
Henry Jackson Knox to Henry Knox on Family and Social Matters, 3 February 1793 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Jackson Knox to Henry Knox on Family and Social Matters, 3 February 1793 write by Henry Jackson Knox. This book was released on 1793. Henry Jackson Knox to Henry Knox on Family and Social Matters, 3 February 1793 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Knox's Family and Politics, 28 September 1786
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Knox's Family and Politics, 28 September 1786 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Knox's Family and Politics, 28 September 1786 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1786. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Knox's Family and Politics, 28 September 1786 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Writes that it gives everyone pleasure to hear Mrs. Knox is well a Bed - I please myself the Child will do well altho appearances may at present be against it. Discusses the brief arrival in town of a Major [possibly Richard] Platt and mentions his financial problems. Will visit Isaac Winslow to consult him on the business Knox mentions. Discusses local business and political issues, such as the opening of the General Court and the speech by the Governor to both houses. Heard reports that 7,00 men were armed in Springfield to oppose sitting of the Supreme Court and that even more men are in arms to support the government. (Refers to Shays' Rebellion) Does not know how this will end but hopes something important will come of it. Refers to an upcoming meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati, and a great honor earned by General [John] Sullivan. Also refers to meeting the Minister of the Netherlands, who is in town. Sends his love to Lucy Knox and the children.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Friends, Family, Investments in Ohio and the Waldo Patent, 12 March 1786
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Friends, Family, Investments in Ohio and the Waldo Patent, 12 March 1786 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Friends, Family, Investments in Ohio and the Waldo Patent, 12 March 1786 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1786. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Friends, Family, Investments in Ohio and the Waldo Patent, 12 March 1786 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Writes a friendly letter in which he presents news on a variety of subjects. First, mentions that he applied to Judge Wendell for certificates that they had been discussing. He has so far been unsuccessful but will try again. John Hancock is feeling better and will soon depart [likely for New York]. General [Benjamin] Lincoln and another friend [possibly Thomas Russell] have purchased two townships and Lincoln is very pleased with them. Mentions that the Ohio Company were mentioned in the newspaper and that he apparently intends to invest with them. Comments that the General Court has laid a tax on the Waldo Estate. Mentions a caning match that recently happened when Mr. Winslow Warren attacked an apparently defenseless Mr. John Codman with his cane. Codman is very bruised and everyone has condemned Warren's behavior. Asks that if Mr. Hutchins, the present Surveyor General, quits his post, their old friend General [Rufus] Putnam would like to be appointed. Putnam has already prepared to survey the Waldo patent when the weather permits. Several of their friends will soon be getting married, and all Knox's friends in Boston send their love to him and his wife and family.
