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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Lucy Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05623 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 September 1792 Pagination: 2 p. ; 32.6 x 20.7 cm. Order a Copy

Expresses his happiness on hearing that his wife is doing well and writes that "I shall give you all possible proofs of my affection." Makes plans to see her soon and sends her his brother's love.

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Philadelphia Thursday 20th September 1792
I have received your kind letter of the 13th instant I am so grateful for a line from your being with our children my all precious wealth in this world, that I ought not to repine at the shortness of your favors.
from your information I shall look out with perturbation for Saturdays post which I hope will inform me of your being [strikeout] relieved from your burden and sweetly solaced by the smiles of your enfant for your trouble - As for me I shall give you all possible proofs of my affection
As soon as you may bear the journey without [illegible] or injury, I shall expect [struck: to me] you to set me for your lover - I shall attempt to meet you as early as possible that is as possible [2] towards Boston - But it will be necessary to be very punctual - but more of this hereafter - my imagination is too rapidly progressing to an interview that cannot possibly take place for an age
My brother is very solicitous to be prepared to you with all just affection - & to Lucy & the children and to Mrs Flucker for whom he has an high opinion
Mr & Mrs Bingham has returned from [black point/pont?] - I have not seen her, but I believe she was while there dying of the ennui
God bless you all - I shall
write Lucy on Sunday
Yours H Knox
Mrs Knox

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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