Harwood, Hannah, F.U., fl. 1774-1796 to Lucy Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.03443-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 5, 1787
Author/Creator
Harwood, Hannah, F.U., fl. 1774-1796
Title
to Lucy Knox
Place Written
London, England
Pagination
4 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23.1 cm, Width: 18.7 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Discusses financial arrangements regarding the settlement of the Flucker estate. Is happy Mrs. Knox now seems to believe she acted for the best. Discusses Mr. [James] Webber and Mr. [Thomas] Longman, agents who are working with them to settle debts. Mentions frequent correspondence with Mr. Jephson, but is sad to note her lack of friends and relatives in London. Wishes to be near her sister and is almost tempted to take the voyage to America. Asks whether Mrs. Knox will send her one of her daughters for companionship; promises to treat her with "a mother's fondness" and feels she is "capable of forming her morals & conduct." Sends her love to Henry Knox.

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