Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801 to Lucy Knox

GLC02437.00543

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GLC#
GLC02437.00543-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
March 4, 1777
Author/Creator
Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
Title
to Lucy Knox
Place Written
Watertown, Massachusetts
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.6 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

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.

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