Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801) to Lucy Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00543
Author/Creator: Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801)
Place Written: Watertown, Massachusetts
Type: Manuscript letter
Date: 4 March 1777
Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.6 x 19.6 cm.
Summary of Content: Later copy. Has enclosed a letter for ”the heavenly Miss DeBlois,” a friend of Lucy’s, which he wishes Lucy to pass on to her. Has also sent a trunk of gowns to Lucy’s house via Mr. Colburn, intended for Miss DeBlois. Also asks Lucy to report to him about Miss DeBlois when she next sees her. A newspaper clipping, the obituary of one of Arnold’s sons, is attached to the document. The copy was made around 1855.
People: Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801., Knox, Lucy Flucker, ca. 1756-1824., Knox, Henry, 1750-1806., DeBlois, Elizabeth, 1761-1843.
Historical Era: American Revolution, 1763-1783
Full Transcript: 58a, General Arnold to Mrs Knox ”at Boston”, , The original of this letter was left with me by Capt Thatcher in 1855, & he writes Oct 25 ’56 for its return. The letter is wholly in Arnold’s hand writing, and is as follows, viz, , Watertown 4 March 1777, Dear Madam, I have taken the liberty of inclosing a letter for the heavenly Miss Deblois which by the favor of your delivery with the trunk of yours & which Mrs Colbum promised me, to send to your house, I hope she will make no objections against receiving them. I make no doubt you will soon have the pleasure ( ) seeing the charming Mrs Emerry, and have it in your power to give me some favourable intelligence. I shall remain under the most anxious suspense until I have the favor of a line from you, who, if I may judge, will from your own experience conceive the fond anxiety, the glowing hopes and chilling fears that alternately possess the breast of , Dear Madam, Your Obedt & most Humble Servt , Mrs Knox B Arnold
Keywords/Subjects: Women’s History;, Clothing and Accessories;, Love Letters;, Death;, Loyalist;, Revolutionary War;, Military History;, Revolutionary War General;
Sub Era: The War for Independence
Background: Elizabeth DeBlois was the daughter of a prominent loyalist, and a friend of Lucy Knox.
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