Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05591 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 August 1792 Pagination: 1 p. ; 32.3 x 20.8 cm. Order a Copy
Thanks Lucy for her letter, and tells her that he also received a letter the same day from their daughter Lucy. Asks his wife to tell their daughter that he loves her "with all the strength she could desire and that my love is an abundant source of forgetfulness of a thousand little lapses." Provides a brief summary of how he is passing his days while away on business.
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Philadelphia 29 Augt 1792
My dear Lucy I received your esteemed favor of the 22d. I thank you for it and all your other kindnesses. I have also received Lucys by the same post and the same date - Tell her I love her with all the strength she could desire and that my love is an abundant source of forgetfulness of a thousand little lapses. I have slept this morning being sleepless the first part of the night until the verge of the departure of the post. I continue entirely well - My absence has thrown too much business on a short space. Let us live to love, and let us elevate and cheer each other through this world God bless you all
Your entirely
H Knox
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