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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Lucy Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07889 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Salem, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 October 1804 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 29.7 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy

Writes a brief note to his wife to let her know that he and his party are on their way home.

[draft]
Salem 3 oClock PM. Monday
22d Octr 1804 -
Here we are on our way to my home thank God. I write this line as the post may be before us - we shall go to Ipswich tonight. Mr Bussey - Mr Lowden my brother in Law & myself - God bless you all -
Your ever affectionate
H Knox
Mrs Knox

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Bussey, Benjamin, 1757-1842

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