Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Knox's Reputation for Great Hospitality, Business and Jay's Treaty, 7 August 1795

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Knox's Reputation for Great Hospitality, Business and Jay's Treaty, 7 August 1795
Author: Henry Jackson
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Informs Knox that he would like to visit him, but is unsure of when he will be able to. States that people speak of your hospitality and attention in the warmest tones - indeed they represent you as living in the stile [sic] of an Eastern Nabob, with your doors open to receive & welcome the passing stranger - Goes on to discuss financial business. Expresses his dissatisfaction with a treaty, most likely Jay's Treaty. Writes Treaty or no Treaty, that[']s the question - damn the Treaty - I believe it will thro' this Country into the greatest confusion & disorder.

Henry Jackson Knox to Henry Knox Discussing Family and Federalism, 4 March 1795

Henry Jackson Knox to Henry Knox Discussing Family and Federalism, 4 March 1795
Author: Henry Jackson Knox
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Expresses disappointment at not hearing from home for some time, even though he has sent several letters himself. Notes he would have written sooner but he has been expecting a visit from Knox any day. He has decided to go ahead and write since it looks like Knox will not be visiting until May. Discusses interactions with friends and sends his love to the rest of the family. Say the people of this town are in general, good federalists, for they celebrated the day appointed by the President for a public thanksgiving... Complains of his mother (Lucy Knox) forgetting his letters to her and wishes she would show a generous mind or a thankful heart.