Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lucy Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.00616-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
21 June 1777
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Lucy Knox
Place Written
Middlebrook, New Jersey
Pagination
4 p. : docket ; Height: 32.1 cm, Width: 19.4 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Begins with expressions of his love for Lucy, his wife. Describes his devotion to his country, the only thing that keeps him from Lucy. Discusses possible enemy movement and location. Praises his troops. Writes, "With the blessing of Heaven I have great hopes in the cause- of this Campaign that we shall do something clever..." Refers to Silas Deane and the possible appointment of Phillipe du Coudray at the head of Continental artillery: "the Congress ... have resolved that Mr Dean has exceeded his Commission and that they cannot satisfy his treaty with Mr. DeCoudier..."

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