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Discusses a letter received previously from Jackson and how sorry that he has not been able to respond promptly. Most of the rest of the page is illegible. Date and place writ from previous assessment. Watermarked G R under a crest.
Informs that he has advanced upwards of [Dollar sign]1100 on Madame de la Val's account, which is in addition to the [Dollar sign]1000 Jackson already advanced on the account of Mr. Hinks in Boston. States that General Rufus Putnam gave him [Dollar sign]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.
Reiterates that Mr. Duer and I myself authorized you and Mr. Flint to purchase for us and not for any other person - in relation to a land purchase. Continues discusses the circumstances surrounding the buying of the land. Mentions Madame la Val and that she is still working in New York to see whether any advances can be made her. Watermarked G R under a crest.
Writes that they all arrived safely in Dorchester and found the house almost ready (Lucy Knox and Sarah Lyons Flucker and their children came to stay with Jackson). They decided to stay there; they only lacked blankets, but Jackson procured them. Discusses how he helped them to settle in. Also adds that he has heard that General [John] Brooks will decline his military appointment, and that Major [Samuel] Shaw will be getting married.
Colonel Jackson discusses military details, noting that the Court, (referring to the Court of Massachusetts) has ordered the draft of every seventh man from towns that have not met enlistment quotas. He has persuaded the court to allow drafted men to choose which regiment they will join. Notes that General George Washington has ordered him to send weekly reports of his (Jackson's) proceedings. Wants Knox to apply to George Washington to give an order on his behalf for arms and accoutrements. Asks Knox other military advice, noting, as I have never been in the Service I wish to be as regular as possible, in all my proceedings, & Shall be ambitious to enter the field with as much reputation as possible for your sake, as well as my own. GLC02437.00591 and GLC02437.09451 were originally one document.
Authorship is unclear, but Henry Jackson's signature appears to be at the bottom of page 4. Account for May-October 1792 between Henry Knox and Henry Jackson [in a secretarial hand], to which Jackson adds his handwritten and signed commentary on page 4.
Writes that he is sorry to hear Knox was ill again. Discusses his dealings with Madame de Leval, mentioning that she was supposed to have left but has not yet, and that he wish[es] her gone. Comments on the townships she is going to settle on their lands in Maine. Is happy to hear that Knox will be going to New York. Reports that Knox's family is doing well and have settled in. Encourages Knox to tell Mrs. Knox to send their son, Henry, to school. Provides some information on several of their friends, asking him to forward an enclosed letter to General [Rufus] Putnam, and mentioning that General [William] Hull will not accept (referring to a military appointment).
Wrote to Duer a week ago asking him to see Henry Jackson in New York City regarding their project to purchase lands in Maine. Stresses the importance of their making a decision on the lands, as their financial situation is dire. Will not personally be able to get to New York, so again asks that he speak to Henry Jackson on the subject.
Asks Jackson to attend to William Bingham during his stay in Boston, Massachusetts and discusses land business.
Refers to an earlier letter he sent to Knox in which he discussed payment on one of their contracts. Urges Knox's immediate compliance, because a lady (likely Madame de Leval) spoke with some evilminded persons who may try to overturn their negotiations based on the idea that they cannot pay. Resolves that he will not yield one inch of ground in their deliberations.