Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lucy Knox

GLC02437.00211

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GLC#
GLC02437.00211-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
November 27, 1775
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Lucy Knox
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
3 p. : address ; Height: 30.6 cm, Width: 18.5 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Writes affectionately, asking about Lucy's journey from Worcester. Discusses his own journey to New York City on his way to Fort Ticonderoga, where George Washington had ordered him to travel to in order to bring back to Cambridge the British artillery captured there in the Spring of 1775. He met his brother on the road, a meeting he describes and dubs "truly farcical." Comments on business opportunities. Reports the easy victory by which American forces captured Montreal on 13 November 1775. mentioning the British retreat, the construction of an American battery, and the interception of a British letter concerning military intelligence. Optimistic throughout, Knox comments: "In all probability our people are in possession of all Canada--something for the first Campaign." Indicates that he will leave for Ticonderoga the following day and that he has been extremely busy in New York. Closes with loving sentiments and sends his respects to various friends.

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