Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05582 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 August 1792 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 32.2 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Lucy that he is now in New York City and that he has yet to see the people he came to New York to see, with the exception of Henry Jackson. Expresses his wish to finish up the "cursed affair" with the land speculations.
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[struck: Philadelphia] [inserted: New York] 19th of Augt 1792
My dearest Love
I left Philadelphia yesterday and came here before sunset. Major Bauman has been kind enough to open the Philadelphia mail, and I have had the pleasure to receive yours of the 14th. It indeed rejoices me to learn Lucys recovery I pray god it may be permanent and I am also happy to hear of the other childrens health and above all that you are well.
I have not yet seen the parties I came to see excepting Genl Jackson, who seems to think the affair exceedingly perplexed I shall endevor to the utmost of my power to place it upon proper footing, and if after all I fail I shall have I hope the consolation of having done every thing for the best - [2] "You say you hope I shall be happier [struck: that] than I seem to have been lately" I hope in God I shall. The absence from you and my family is misery, your presence comfort and happiness -
I have shortened the distance by coming here, but I have not lessened the difficultly what has my approach to you. They are still insurmountable to my inexpressible sorrow.
I know not how long it will take to bring the cursed affair here to a close, but I know that I shall not be able to stay here more then three or at most four days. I must be back here friday or saturday.
The weather to day has been hot beyond sufferance - no air and the heat [3] of the sun intense -
I shall continue to [assess] the post, but you will still continue to [direct] to Philadelphia - The post what give you this will also give you another dated ay Philadelphia [Covering] three hundred Dollars.
May every happiness of mind and body attend you, and may we again meet never separate - My Love to Lucy & the children - and to Mrs Thatcher and hers - Her things were not shipped or will they be until my return
Yours affectionately
H Knox
Mrs Knox
[docket]
New York May 19th
1792
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