Knox, Henry Jackson (1780-1832) to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07924 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry Jackson (1780-1832) Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 March 1805 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 26.1 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy
Apologizes for not writing sooner, but declares that he knew his sister had written to her about their voyage, and he did not have anything to add. Mentions his and his wife, Eliza's, pleasure to be back at home. Discusses the oncoming spring weather and how it is helping business prospects, specifically regarding his father's lime business, which he works on as well. Describes his household servants. Also discusses the strength of the "jacobins" of Thomaston and the weakness of the Federalists there.
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