Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.00619-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
30 June 1777
Author/Creator
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
1 p. : address Height: 31.4 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Opens with, "Did my Harry let the 23rd of this month pass by unnoticed or did it occur to his mind that it was the anniversary of his wedding day..." Reflects upon her happiness when they were first married, and states, "instead of spending our lives together- how far and how long have we been asunder-" Refers to the possible appointment of Phillipe du Coudray at the head of Continental artillery. Notes that Billy, Knox's brother William, wishes to enter the army.

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