George Washington Papers

To George Washington from Michael Jackson, Sr., 19 November 1783

W. Point Novr 19th 1783

Dear Sir,

The inclosed is a Memorial to Congress—I have only represented plain, simple facts; & beg your Excellency would use your influence, that I may receive some compensation for the pain (I have, & still undergo—Your former goodness to me induces me to trouble your Excellency with this. I am Dear sir with the highest esteem your Excellencys most obedient humble servant

M. Jackson

DNA: Item 152, Letters from George Washington, PCC—Papers of the Continental Congress.

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