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Henry Knox To Lucy Knox On War News And Family 20 May 1777
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News and Family, 20 May 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News and Family, 20 May 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Year and day cited, but no month. Month inferred based on content. Recently visited posts in the Highlands (New York) with General Nathanael Greene. Notes that Mr. Wm. continues yet quiet in his quarters, but we have still reason to think he intends to evacuate the Jersies, tho' our information is not very perfect as I believe he has pretty much the act of keeping his intentions secret. Has not received new information regarding British General John Burgoyne's intentions to travel toward Boston. Hopes for a successful campaign during the upcoming summer. Wonders why he has not recently received letters from her or Billey, his brother William Knox. Asks about William's intentions to join the service. Also inquires as to an unspecified court measure that may affect Knox's house. Asks about Lucy's sister (possibly Hannah) and her husband, Captain [James] Urquhart. Writes, altho father mother sisters and brother has forsaken you yet my Love your Harry will ever esteem you ...
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about War News and the Battle of Ticonderoga, 13 July 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about War News and the Battle of Ticonderoga, 13 July 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox writes, the shortness of your two last letters were not very agreable [sic] to me... Discusses the Battle of Ticonderoga (2-6 July 1777): We have received... news of the evacuation of Ticonderoga pregnant in my opinion with the most disagreable [sic] consequences of any thing during the War... Mentions Generals John Burgoyne (British), Arthur St. Clair (American), and Philip Schuyler (American). Refers to a wagon of supplies Lucy sent to him. Wishes his brother William would not join the Army, but would instead remain in Boston, serving as a disinterested friend and protector for Lucy. Expects General William Howe to combine forces with Burgoyne at an unspecified point along the North River (the Hudson). Mentions that Mrs. Greene (Catherine Littlefield Greene, wife of General Nathanael Greene) arrived several days before. Discusses a letter he sent to John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, inquiring if Congress intended to appoint Phillippe du Coudray in command of the Continental Artillery. Reports that Congress resolved that Knox's letter was an infringement on the Liberties of the people.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox with News and Opinions on the War, 20 April 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox with News and Opinions on the War, 20 April 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Americans are getting strong while the enemy by all accounts...must be very imbecile. Hopes she is recovering from the smallpox inoculation, and sends his love to her and their daughter.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox with News of the State of the Army, 2 January 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox with News of the State of the Army, 2 January 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Longs to be with her, and hopes that he will have a chance at the end of winter. The men are fighting on past their enlistment dates and have high spirits but want Rum and clothing. Informs her that he has been made Brigadier General over all artillery, which was unsolicited on my part, tho' I cannot say unexpected. Says that people are too lavish in their praise of him, and that he possesses nothing more than industry and love of country. War my Lucy is not a humane trade, and says the attack on Trenton damaged the residents there. Dated 1776, but written 1777.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News, 6 October 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News, 6 October 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from Artillery Park Camp, 25 miles from Philadelphia. Notes that he would have written more details earlier, but the success of the enterprise depended upon secrecy.... Gives an account of the Battle of Germantown (4 October 1777), in which a fog which was but moderate at first became so thick from the Continental firing of cannon... that it absolutely became impossible to see... Despite the conditions, reports, Our troops are in prodigious spirits at being able to drive nearly the whole collective force of the enemy so far- Relates that his brother, William Knox, behaved with Spirit. Also notes that General [Francis] Nash was injured by a cannon (Nash died from this wound). Forwarded from Hartford, Connecticut 18 October 1777 by Jonathan Trumbull and signed by Trumbull.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox with Family News and Discusses the War and Politics, 20 July 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox with Family News and Discusses the War and Politics, 20 July 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks William for money he recently sent. Reports that Lucy Knox and their children have gone up the Hudson River on a visit. Discusses his hopes for an end to the Revolutionary War, writing I sincerely pray God that the War may be ended this campaign that public and private felicity may be again restored. Discusses British movement in the South, noting, Our affairs to the Southward have an agreeable aspect and convince us although the Enemy may establish posts, they cannot conquer the Country. Criticizes what he calls vile water-gruel governments which have taken place in most of the States... Praises Massachusetts, stating The same tone, sentiment, & exertion, pervading all the States would indisputably render this the last Campaign. Reports that the British recently sent ships up the Hudson River to sabotage Continental communication but were unsuccessful. Promises to write as often as possible, though the post follows a circuitous route. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News, 29 October 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News, 29 October 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the attack by Hessian Colonel Count Carl von Donop against a redoubt at Red Bank, the site of Fort Mercer, along the Delaware River below Camden, New Jersey. Notes that Colonel Greene, from Rhode Island, defended the redoubt, and even wounded Count Donop. Also describes the British attack on Fort Mifflin, in Philadelphia. Writes, if the enemy do not get possession of the river they cannot stay in Philadelphia with any ease- their convoys will be liable to be cut off & they blockaded... Reports that Billey, his brother William Knox, is doing well.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News and John Burgoyne's Surrender at Saratoga, New York, 3 November 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News and John Burgoyne's Surrender at Saratoga, New York, 3 November 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox worries because Lucy has not recently written to him. Reports receipt of a letter from Harry, (Colonel Henry Jackson, also in Boston). Expresses discontent regarding the high price of goods Jackson reported in Boston. Refers to the glorious event to the northward, John Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga, New York. Writes, We are waiting for some favorable opportunity to give [the British] another blow & if possible to dispossess them of the redoubted city of Philadelphia- The enemy have not yet been able to drive our Gallies away or storm or batter our ports with success... Refers to the British attack on Fort Mifflin and the death of Hessian Colonel Count Carl von Donop. States that Continental troops would be in a very powerful situation had they not lost Forts Clinton and Montgomery on the Hudson River.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Declaring how Much He Misses Her and War News, 13 September 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Declaring how Much He Misses Her and War News, 13 September 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written at Camp near Schuylkill. Opens with various declarations of how he misses her, including War nor none of its concomitant Horrors is sufficient to put my Lucy from my mind... Reports of a recent engagement with the enemy, the Battle of Brandywine (11 September 1777), declaring ...we were oblig'd to retire, after very considerable slaughter of the enemy... if they advance we shall fight them again before they get possession of Philadelphia but of this they will be cautious- my corps did me great honor they behav'd like men... Encloses an account (not present) he sent to the President of an unspecified council. Docketed on page one.
Book Synopsis Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Military Events in Massachusetts and Their Daughter Lucy's Illness, 8 May 1777 by : Lucy Flucker Knox
Download or read book Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Military Events in Massachusetts and Their Daughter Lucy's Illness, 8 May 1777 written by Lucy Flucker Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written at Sewal's Point, evidently Sewall's Point, in Brookline, Massachusetts. Their daughter, Lucy, has smallpox, and the poor little soul- is covered from head to foot with it- she has upwards of eighty [sic] on her sweet face... Relates that Billy (Knox's brother William) has returned from Providence, Rhode Island. General [Henry] Jackson will begin recruiting troops soon, and General [William] Heath informed Lucy that an order has been issued for Jackson's troops to remain in Boston. Remarks, the people in Boston are all mad moving out as fast as possible, for fear of genl Burgoyne- for my part I shall not stop short when I go- which will not be till there is real danger- they say he is now at Nashua, with ten thousand men...
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Asking After News of Her and Their Baby, 20 April 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Asking After News of Her and Their Baby, 20 April 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Says that he always writes by the post and wishes she would do the same as it is now conducted with some regularity. Hopes that her inoculation works, and that both she and their daughter not have too many or too few pocks. Wishes Lucy could choose where the pocks go on her face, and hopes the inoculation will not harm either Lucy or the baby's health. Assures her the army is growing. Says that William Knox is now headed for Philadelphia. Believes Lucy's brother is in Augustine. Hears news that Silas Deane is travelling to the Hague and that Prussia, Sweden and Dane desire American ambassadors. Is hopeful about the war saying things look as favorable as possible after an unfortunate campaign.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News and His Love for Lucy, 7 November 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News and His Love for Lucy, 7 November 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recently received the first letter from Lucy in a month. Writes, The [authors?] of this War, on the British side receive my maledictions which hardly square with the forgiveness recommended in the Gospel, but yet my dearest Love I cheerfully entertain the hope that we shall sweetly enjoy the Society of each other again and the blessings of it richly enhanc'd by knowing the afflictions of absence. Contains numerous other expressions of his love.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Hoping His Family are Well But Saying They Can't Join Him, 26 April 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Hoping His Family are Well But Saying They Can't Join Him, 26 April 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loves her and is glad she and their daughter are doing well after their inoculation. Longs to see her, but for her own safety and happiness denies her request to join him at Morristown. Believes the British by no means as formidable as they were last year, since the enemy are diminishing and we are increasing in numbers. Confident America will prevail not for the virtue of the people but because the heavens will it. Laughs when thinking about William Knox doing the duty of a common soldier. Relates a drinking story. Hopes Billy has raised the necessary money and asks that he be sent wax and paper.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on British Movements, 2 August 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on British Movements, 2 August 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports, The enemy have manoevr'd us to this place... and after all gave us the slip... this is now the third day of their departure with a fine a wind as ever blew to carry them to New York and so up the North River [the Hudson]-- this must be their great object, and however appearances may have been against it- I could never account why it was not done- Thank God our force there is pretty respectable, and if they can hold out only till we get there... our forces will all be put in motion that way. Emphasizes that General George Washington could not have acted otherwise, for had he not moved to Philadelphia, the British would have taken the city. Predicts Howe's force is smaller than previously imagined based on the British General's hasty departure. Apologizes for the brevity of this letter.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Absence, the War and British Movements and Deceptions, 26 July 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Absence, the War and British Movements and Deceptions, 26 July 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written near Morristown, New Jersey. Laments his absence from Lucy. Writes ...had it not been for this cursed war I should have been one of the happi[est] of the human race as it is I am bound by every principle of honor and moral attachment to stand by the Country while I can do it any service- the instant I am convinc'd that I cannot I will retire from public to private life... Assures her that his absence is not due to lack of love. Addresses her concerns for future financial stability. Discusses business matters, mentioning his friend Harry (Henry Jackson). Urges her to agree to sell their phaeton. Mentions the loss of Ty [Ticonderoga] and General Arthur St. Clair, a reference to St. Clair's recent retreat in the Battle of Ticonderoga. Speculates whether British General William Howe sails for Philadelphia or Boston. Mentions a letter from Howe to General John Burgoyne that was recently intercepted by Continental forces. Howe informed Burgoyne that the expedition up the North River (the Hudson) has been abandoned in favor of a British operation against Boston. Knox notes, this letter was designed to fall in our hands in order to deceive- we suppose he will be at Philadelphia near as soon as we-
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox with News of Travel, Fighting and Smallpox, 12 March 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox with News of Travel, Fighting and Smallpox, 12 March 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arrived last evening after a long trip. The roads past Hartford were so bad that the Slay and much of the baggage had to be abandoned. Has heard a report that at Spanktown, modern day Rahway, our people killed and wounded five hundred of the British during a foraging raid. Expresses his anguish over parting with her. Warns her that smallpox is spreading near her, and suggests you and your little image get inoculated. Warns her not to drink or stay too near fire afterward. Asks her to take care of some business affairs, saying this is making you quite a woman of business. Also mentions that he is now numbering his letters to her.
Book Synopsis Lucy Knox to Henry Knox Lamenting Their Separation and Asking to Join Him, 26 May 1777 by : Lucy Flucker Knox
Download or read book Lucy Knox to Henry Knox Lamenting Their Separation and Asking to Join Him, 26 May 1777 written by Lucy Flucker Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laments her lonely situation, noting that a recent visitor brought her news of Henry, but no letter from him. Envies the wives of generals able to travel with their husbands: happy Mrs. Washington happy Mrs. Gates in short I do not recollect an instance like my own- Mrs. Greens you will say is similar, but it is not Mrs. G and myself were not cast in one mould. Wishes to visit Henry (at that time in Morristown, New Jersey) declaring Boston is called a place of danger. Discusses the health of their children.
