Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07982 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 November 1805 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 24.5 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Does not yet know the exact day he will set out to return to Thomaston. Must wait for the arrival of Colonel [likely Israel] Thorndike to negotiate a deal. Will send his son [Henry Jackson Knox] home with money to pay the workmen.
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Boston 12th Novr 1805 Tuesday
I know not what to say as to the precise day when I shall set out on my return - The person Colo Thorndike with whom I have affected something was to have been in Town yesterday - but he did not come. I am expecting him today and if he arrives, and I could accomplish another object of which I have had some [in aspect], I should be able to fix the day. I shall by my son endevor to send off money to pay in part the workmen, provided he will go [time] enough - He talks of Monday the 18th I find the letter I wrote on Sunday will not reach you until you receive this I am in haste but with perfect [strikeout] affection yours
truly H Knox
Mrs Knox
[address leaf] Mrs General Knox
Thomaston
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