Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lucy Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.00481-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
6 November 1776
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Lucy Knox
Place Written
White Plains, New York
Pagination
2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 33.2 cm, Width: 19.8 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Urges her to cheer up and look to the future: "Providence,...is [missing text] excellent rock to rest upon." Discusses overcoming recent ill health. Reiterates that he thinks she should spend the winter in Boston. Explains that the British army seems to be retiring, but it might be a feint. If the British head to New Jersey or Philadelphia, Knox must follow. Discusses the battle in White Plains. Mentions problems with the post.

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