Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lucy Knox

GLC02437.00769

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GLC#
GLC02437.00769-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
14 June 1779
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Lucy Knox
Place Written
Monroe, New York
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 24.4 cm, Width: 18.6 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Sends his wishes for her improved health. Reports that the enemy in his area have made no new movements. Relates news of General Benjamin Lincoln's victory against the British in South Carolina (Lincoln engaged the British as they retreated from a siege of Charleston, South Carolina). Declares "God Grant it to be time as it will have a very principal influence in happily terminating the War." Relates that his brother William wrote from Hartford, Connecticut, stating he was able to procure bills of exchange, and expects to sail [for Holland] within three weeks. Sends his love to Lucy's cousins, Eliza and Sally. Asks how their baby daughter Julia is doing.

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