Autograph Draft Letter

Commends General Henry Jackson; Discusses Position of Neutrality

Knox commends General Jackson as the appropriate agent for building the frigate "Constitution". He is a capable man, knowledgeable of men and things, and of perfect integrity. His services to the United States and his attachment to the government entitle him to expect a continuance of his naval appointment. Devotion to the independence of the nation requires action against French influence and a dedication to neutrality at the appropriate time.

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Boston

Partially illegible.

Oliver Wolcott

Henry Knox

Henry Jackson

President

French

Boston

Frigate "Constitution"

porcupines

day of battle

independence of our country

French usurpation

neutrality

We are entering on a scene which will require a union of all hearts and hands to stem a torrent which already has overwhelmed one quarter of the inhabitants of the earth.

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