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17 November 1802
Swan, Christiana (fl. 1799-1804)
to Lucy Flucker Knox [in French]
Letter is in French. Letter is written to Lucy Flucker Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox.
GLC02437.07769
circa 1772
Inman, Susannah (b. 1753)
to Lucy Flucker
Later copy of the original letter made on 1 June 1858. Discusses being courted by Captain John Linzee, and her aunt interfering with their being able to see each other. Seeks advice from her friend Lucy, who became Lucy Knox in 1774. Inman married...
GLC02437.00020
28 January 1811
Knox, Lucy Flucker (ca. 1756-1824)
[Lucy Knox's will]
Will of Lucy Knox, leaving the majority of her property to her children, Henry Jackson Knox, Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher, and Caroline Fisher Knox Swan. Certified as a true copy by John H. Sheppard, Registrar. Signatures of Lucy Knox, and the...
GLC02437.08064
20 September 1790
to Lucy Knox
Lucy Knox arrived in New York and now has the chance to write her daughter Lucy who is staying in Boston with the Brecks. The mother Lucy writes about fashion and advises her daughter Lucy how to behave. She reminds her daughter to attend to her...
GLC02437.04731
14 October 1788
[to Lucy Knox]
Possibly to her daughter, Lucy. Contains four large areas of text loss. Writes, "I begin to count the hours until I shall have the pleasure to embrace you... may god bless you my precious daughter." Possibly to another daughter; in one partial...
GLC02437.03999
3 May 1794
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker (fl. 1784-1801)
Discusses her upcoming travels to England and the West Indies. Mentions Henry [Jackson Knox] (Lucy's son) was in Boston, Massachusetts for vacation and is on his way back to school. Sarah Lyons Flucker was Lucy's sister-in-law.
GLC02437.06089
1773 and 7 March 1774
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
Later copy of two love letters from Henry Knox to Lucy Flucker (Knox) written during their courtship. In the first, Knox complains of not receiving a message from Lucy, expresses his affection, and attempts to solidify plans for a meeting at a coffee...
GLC02437.00125
16 September 1793
Flucker, Sarah Lyons (fl. 1784-1794)
Initialled by Sarah Lyons Flucker. This is written to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. References Lucy's letter of 28 August. Sarah is concerned for the health of the Knox family because of the yellow fever outbreak. Tells her "Do...
GLC02437.05924
6 March 1801
Writes to her sister-in-law. Inquires after her god-daughter and the rest of Lucy Knox's family. Appears to express her disappointment in [Henry] Knox's silence regarding her children (likely Francis and Thomas Flucker). Comments on Knox's...
GLC02437.07510
30 June 1794
Explains her long silence is the result of the indisposition of her children. Describes an accident where Thomas [Flucker?] (possibly her son or husband) fell into boiling water. Mentions the doctor says he is out of danger but she is still...
GLC02437.06129
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