Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Sympathizing with Knox's Game of Fives Injury, Vose's Visit to the Waldo Lands and Politics, 31 May 1789 - 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 Sympathizing with Knox's Game of Fives Injury, Vose's Visit to the Waldo Lands and Politics, 31 May 1789 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1789. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Sympathizing with Knox's Game of Fives Injury, Vose's Visit to the Waldo Lands and Politics, 31 May 1789 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Received his last letter. Is sorry to hear that Knox injured himself at the game of fives. Hopes his recovery will not be long, but advises him to take care of himself: it will be a good lesson to you, when you exercise, to do it with less violence. Discusses a visit by Captain [Thomas] Vose, in which he helped Vose to prepare to depart for the Waldo patent lands, so that Vose could work as an agent for Knox. Delivered a letter to Vose from Knox, and watched Vose and his family pack their belongings and depart on a ship. Vose seemed to feel happy about the arrangements they made. Mentions that Mr. [Theodore] Sedgwick has been elected to Congress, which pleases the Federalists, and adds that General [David] Cobb, also a Federalist, is Speaker of the House in Massachusetts. Has enclosed a letter from Constant Freeman in which he asks for help finding a job in the new government (see GLC02437.04223).
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about the New Government and Waldo Land Business, 29 March 1789
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about the New Government and Waldo Land Business, 29 March 1789 - 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 the New Government and Waldo Land Business, 29 March 1789 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1789. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about the New Government and Waldo Land Business, 29 March 1789 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Thanks him for his recent letter. Comments on Knox's accusation that Jackson did not write him when he was supposed to, but provides an excuse. Writes, What a misfortune, that the new government is not yet formed - the Feds are uneasy, & the Antis are rising tip toe in consequence of the delay - however, we keep up our spirits and hope for the best. Discusses the election of the Vice President, and the desire of the people of Boston to support the Federal Government. Reports that he and Benjamin Hichborn are delayed in departing for their visit to New York because Hichborn must remain on the Supreme Court, which is still in session. Mentions that Captain [Thomas] Vose has not returned from the eastward yet, but has written friends that he likes his situation (as one of Knox's agents in the Waldo patent lands). Discusses his attempts to locate high quality fish. Sends his love to Lucy Knox and their children.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Presidency, Selling a Coach, the Supreme Court and the Waldo Patent, 1 March 1789
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Presidency, Selling a Coach, the Supreme Court and the Waldo Patent, 1 March 1789 - 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 the Presidency, Selling a Coach, the Supreme Court and the Waldo Patent, 1 March 1789 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1789. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Presidency, Selling a Coach, the Supreme Court and the Waldo Patent, 1 March 1789 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Is thrilled to hear from Knox that he has recovered from his illness enough to walk about the house, and hopes to hear soon that he is perfectly well. Hopes General [George] Washington will not hesitate to accept the Presidency. Believes the vote will be unanimous in his favor, and that Mr. [John] Adams will readily accept the call of his country as well. Reports that he sold Mr. [James] Swan's Elegant Coach to a Colonel Smith. Writes that the sitting of the Supreme Court has prevented him from paying Knox a visit as early as he intended to because the Colonel cannot leave (the Colonel's identity is unclear, but might be Benjamin Hichborn). When he is at liberty to leave, they will depart. Would also like to know when the President will arrive in New York, as he would like to be there with Knox at that time. Would also like Knox to send him some New York newspapers. Discusses the illness of the Governor of Massachusetts [John Hancock]. Comments on the Waldo patent negotiations, and provides information on Isaac Winslow and Benjamin Hichborn.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on a Resolution Relating to Their Waldo Petition, 10 February 1790
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on a Resolution Relating to Their Waldo Petition, 10 February 1790 - 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 a Resolution Relating to Their Waldo Petition, 10 February 1790 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1790. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on a Resolution Relating to Their Waldo Petition, 10 February 1790 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Informs Knox that he, along with Mr. Whitmore and cousin Isaac, presumably Winslow, appeared before a committee chaired by John Gardner to discusses a report described in his last letter (dealing with a petition of Knox's in relation to the Waldo patent lands, see GLC02437.04500). The issue involved a resolve in 1785 where the years 1775 and 1785 were confused. Mentions the presence of Nathan Dane, Nathaniel Gorham, Knox's friend Ulmer from Duck Trap, among others. Jackson concludes the issue by stating that chairman Gardner told him that he was deceived by the men on the other side of the argument, Thomas and Brown, and he is now well informed - and you may rest assured they have damned themselves, and everything will be concluded to our wishes. Comments that tomorrow is the celebration of President George Washington's birthday. States that Mr. Hoffmann could not be persuaded to stay any longer and that if he (Jackson) was newly married, he would do the same.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Waldo Land Petition and Other Matters, 14 June 1789
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Waldo Land Petition and Other Matters, 14 June 1789 - 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 Waldo Land Petition and Other Matters, 14 June 1789 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1789. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Waldo Land Petition and Other Matters, 14 June 1789 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Received his last letter. Is glad to hear that his health is improving, though he imagines his confinement must have been tedious & disagreeable. Discusses a recent letter Cousin Isaac [possibly Isaac Winslow, Sr.] wrote to Knox about a petition regarding the Waldo patent lands, and promises that their friend Ben [Benjamin Hichborn] will attend to it (see GLC02437.04239 for related information). Describes a recent social engagement, in which a Captain Linsee invited a party of gentlemen on board his boat. Lastly, mentions that he heard that Congress passed a measure to appoint several new positions in Massachusetts.
