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Flucker, Sarah Lyons (fl. 1784-1794) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09895 Author/Creator: Flucker, Sarah Lyons (fl. 1784-1794) Place Written: Dorchester, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 August circa 1776-1806 Pagination: 4 p. ; 22.4x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Apologizes profusely to Knox for not writing often enough. Discusses her family and Knox's daughter, Lucy Knox. Also informs him about various other acquaintances. Dated only 16 August, no year. Year range inferred from the life spans of Henry Knox and his daughter Lucy.

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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