Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Tobias Lear re: thanks for condolences
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.017 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1791/09/09 Pagination: 1 p. + address 22.5 x 18.5 cm Order a Copy
Thanks for Lear's condolence letter concerning a death in Knox's family. "We both felt it perhaps too Sensibly, but more particularly the tender Mother whose former wounds are opened afresh on this unexpected event . . . grief almost too much for human nature." Knox lost an infant son and a 9-year-old son in 1790. Attached to GLC 2794.016. Docketed on address leaf.
Philadelphia 9th Sept 1791
I thank you my dear friend for your affectionate condolance [sic], on the subject of our affliction. We both feel [illegible] perhaps too sensibly, but more particularly the tender Mother whose former wounds are opened afresh on this unexplained event, and cause a pressure of grief almost too much for human nature. May the powerful being who has smitten her, enable her to support the stroke
Tammy dear Sir
your affectionate friend
Mr. Lear Knox
[address]
Mr. Lear
From Genl. Knox
9th Sept. 1791
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