Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05599 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 September 1792 Pagination: 2 p. ; 32.4 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy
Declares that he is anxious about Lucy's health, and is checking "every post ... more and more so until I shall informed of your having been safely delivered." Provides news on acquaintances, and mentions that he has yet to receive confirmation that [William] Duer will agree to sell. This is unfortunate as it will require him to make another trip to New York. Also discusses the weather, and sends his love to the family.
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Philadelphia 5th Septr 1792
I received your letter my beloved wife of the 28th ultimo, and although short it was interesting to me - to be informed of your situation. And every post will be more and more so until I shall be informed of your having been safely delivered - may God grant it be soon.
I will write to Mr Gardiner by this post.
Mr Otto is recalled his furniture was yesterday sold at auction, at considerably higher prices [struck: that] then if it had been new - [struck: so] I was informed - Mrs Otto accompanies him to France -
Mrs Izard is still up - Mrs Smith still lives although she declines dayly - [2] I have not yet received Mr Duers [assurances] that he will sell - for what I am sorry as I shall have again to go to New York which will be disagreeable -
Our mornings and evenings begin to be cool The [struck: weather] season is not unhealthy the summer has not been so excessive - as the last indeed it has been pleasant enough.
My sincere love to our sister, Lucy and the children - I hope the fortitude of your mind will be such as to leave your son - He will bless you for it while he shall live - as shall
Your affectionate friend
HKnox
Mrs Knox
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