Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lucy Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.00665-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
14 November 1777
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Lucy Knox
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
2 p. : address ; Height: 33.3 cm, Width: 20.7 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Expresses his love for Lucy. Describes the British capture of Fort Mifflin, on the Delaware River near Philadelphia. Relates that Mifflin withstood fire for fifty days. Laments the loss of Captain Treat (Samuel Treat), who was hit by a cannonball. Intends to try to prevent the British from bringing their men-of-war (ships) to Philadelphia via the Delaware.

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