Retirement from Commericial Enterprises to Pursue the Study of Law
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Retirement from Commericial Enterprises to Pursue the Study of Law
Description
William Jackson writes to Benjamin Lincoln to solicit his opinions regarding his intention to retire from commercial enterprises and pursue the study of law. Discussed "general embarrassment of commerce" and that he was unwilling to sustain a loss of reputation due to current economy. Listed several men who influenced Jackson's choice to study law.
year created
1785
month created
08
day created
30
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
in image
notable person/group
Benjamin Lincoln
William Jackson
Major Dunn
President Dickinson
Doctor Rush
General St. Clair
Mr. Wilson
cousellor
lawyers
counselor
president
instructor
notable location
Philadelphia
Providence
Boston
notable idea/issue
property
knowledge
profession
economy
credit
friendship
reputation
qualifications
application
advice
wisdom
notable phrase
embarrassment of commerce
loss of reputation
retirement from business
study law
superior station in the community
document number
1785083060001
page start
1
number of pages
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | FDA30 (4 pages) | Collection: Robert Goodloe Harper | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Microfilm: Benjamin Lincoln Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Jackson | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Benjamin Lincoln | [unknown] | [n/a] |