Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #:
GLC02437.06165
Author/Creator:
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
Place Written:
Boston, Massachusetts
Type:
Autograph letter signed
Date:
14 August 1794
Pagination:
1 p. ; 32.3 x 18.8 cm.
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Informs Lucy his carriage broke down and he did not arrive home until this morning. Discusses the patent (possibly part of the Waldo patent lands) and the construction of their house (Montpelier).
[draft]
Boston 14 August 1794
My dearest Love. I wrote you yesterday on the road from Providence. I did not move more until this morning by reason of the carriage breaking down. Nobody had, Everybody appears glad to be here. I shall sail on Saturday in a good Vessel what I have [hired] appearing of the patent at this difference favorable and unfavorable according to the person you need. The house progresses rapidly and I shall have two rooms roughly finished for my accommodations. Neither Mrs Flucker nor Henry are here. They are both well.
Yours affectionately
H Knox
And Lucy and Julia and the young nestlings
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