Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06573 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Elizabeth, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 November 1795 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 21.1 x 17.2 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that he has just arrived from New York and apologizes for not writing as he did not know when the post picked up mail. Discusses making arrangements. Noted as written in Elizabethtown, which is now Elizabeth, New Jersey.
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Elizabeth Town Friday Evg 27 Nov 95
I have just arrived here from New York, I omitted my dearest friend to write you from that place not knowing the post hour for this omission. I sorrow greatly. We departed rather suddenly from NY. We hope to be in Philadelphia tomorrow Evg. I effected nothing in New York, but I shall stay there a week or more on my return, as I must make arrangements at any sacrifice
Mr Beametz have not arrived at New[illegible] this morning owing to contrary winds - Gilly Ayder was married last Evg. I was pained to [illegible] within 150 yards of the house.
God bless you all -
Yours Evr affectionate
H Knox
[address leaf] Mrs Knox
Franklin Place
Boston
[docket] Elizabeth Town
Novr 27th 1795
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