Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06180 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Sears Island, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 August 1794 Pagination: 1 p. ; 31.1 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy
Updates Lucy on his whereabouts in Maine. Notes he is satisfied with his business. Expects to be back in Boston around the 10th or 12th of September. Sends his love to her and the children. Writes from Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine.
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Brigadiers Island Penobscot Bay, 20th August
1794
My dearest friend. I have [struck: up] been up the river and of course performed my greatest distance and hitherto, with satisfaction to the inhabitants I shall go to Penobscot Town this morning and return by the way of Long Island, and [illegible]. I hope to arrive in Boston by the 10th or 12 Sept - My love to Lucy Julia and the young ones God bless you all
Yours most affectionately
H Knox
Mrs Knox
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