Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lucy Knox

GLC02437.00408

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GLC#
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Type
Letters
Date
1 August 1776
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Lucy Knox
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30.7 cm, Width: 18.2 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Reaffirms his love for his wife. Discusses smallpox and the possibility of Lucy going to Boston to be inoculated. Comments on various daily and domestic activities, like how he typically spends his time, with whom he dines, and what time he goes to bed. Mentions being ill. Discusses the possibility of Lucy returning to him. Mentions that business prevented him from having a meeting with Lord William Howe, whom he believes will soon attack.

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