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Henry Knox To Lucy Knox Telling Her That She Can Travel To See Him 23 July 1780
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Telling Her that She Can Travel to See Him, 23 July 1780 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Telling Her that She Can Travel to See Him, 23 July 1780 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1780 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A short note telling Lucy that she can come see him.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Urging Her to Go to New Haven, 15 July 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Urging Her to Go to New Haven, 15 July 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responds to a letter from Lucy in which she remonstrated Henry over their recent separation in which she left New York and went to Connecticut. Henry is both grieved an angry because Lucy blames Henry for her inconveniences even though it is in her power instantly to remedy them. Moreover, if she does not like it there, it is within her power to go elsewhere. Warns her against anyone contradicting his advice. Urges her to use her own good sense and see that there can be no essential difference as you have a carriage and Horses, between coming [to New York] from New Haven or Fairfield than from Stamford. Mentions that Burr (possibly Aaron Burr) has told him Fairfield is crowded and lacks provisions. Claims New Haven has good accommodations good Company & good provisions and mentions some officers that plan to go there. Reiterates that New York would be a bad place for Lucy because it would cause Henry too much worry. Strongly urges her to go to New Haven. Restates that their separation makes him miserable. Reports little activity since the British sailed up the Hudson on 12 July 1776 except the disappointing news that the ships were not damaged by the artillery fire. Remarks that This Summer will be the most important that America ever saw. Describes an attempt by General William Howe to have a letter delivered seeking a truce, which was rejected because it was addressed to Mr. Washington instead of General Washington. In a reference to the Declaration of Independence, the messenger claimed the letter was of a civil matter, not a military one. Relays news from William Knox in Boston concerning smallpox and the activities of several members of Lucy's family.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on Travel and Business Plans, 16 December 1803 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on Travel and Business Plans, 16 December 1803 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1803 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells his wife he is still in Boston, but is planning his departure and should be home by Saturday, 24 December. Asks her to send four horses, with bridles and saddles, to Mrs. Tuckham's house in Wiscasset, so he can have them when he arrives there on the 23rd. Adds that a Judge Cochran of Canada will be traveling with him, which is why he needs the extra horses. Explains the arrangements he has made with Mr. [Benjamin] Bussey (see GLC02437.07836) and why he has made them. Mentions that he would like to take Lucy and the children with him when he travels next.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Location and British Movements Around New York, 8 July 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Location and British Movements Around New York, 8 July 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells Lucy she was right not to return to New York because it is unsafe. Henry would be too worried if she were in danger. Discusses a Mrs. G[reene], who shocked her husband by coming to the city. Remarks that the peace of this Town & of the safety of the ladies is upon the most precarious tenor imaginable. Explains that the British are close and could strike any time, giving the Continentals only ten minutes to prepare, and Lucy only ten minutes to escape if she were with Henry. It would be even more dangerous because Lucy has a new baby and the road conditions would be unknown. Explains that the British have 10,000 men on Staten Island and are getting reinforcements. Discusses the importance of defending New York, stating that The eyes of all America are upon us and posterity will bless or curse us. Comments skeptically on having their dear little pledge at Fairfield. Informs her that the ladies are telling dismal stories of [Lucy's] living. Tells Lucy not to take advice from Palfrey's wife, who is also in Fairfield, Connecticut, because, in part, she wants to see her husband and he wants to see her because she is a woman. Informs Lucy that an artillery party destroyed a British ship, after which the British burned the remains. Comments on shooting at ships. In a note at the end, comments that he does not like Mr. A., and he believes Packard cheated Lucy in his market accounts.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Telling Her that He Misses Her, 18 July 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Telling Her that He Misses Her, 18 July 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells Lucy that he misses her and really looks forward to her letters every time the mail comes.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Travel Plans and Some Money He is Sending Her, 23 November 1805 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Travel Plans and Some Money He is Sending Her, 23 November 1805 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1805 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to discuss his plans for returning home. Also adds that he is sending Lucy, via Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran, [Dollar sign]1,000, for her to give Mr. [John] Gleason so he can pay the workmen.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Movements and News of British Ships and an Artillery Accident, 13 July 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Movements and News of British Ships and an Artillery Accident, 13 July 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henry is upset that Lucy is taking others' advice over his and reiterates his recommendation for her to go to Fairfield or New Haven immediately. Mentions various people going to New Haven who Lucy could meet up with. Discusses the British attack of New York the previous day. Knox lost six men in an accident, which he casts as a learning experience for the others, who will learn to moderate their fiery courage. After the attack the British ships sailed north to Tappan Bay, near Tarrytown New York. Knox will send Lucy's clothes to New Haven, where he hopes she will go. He reaffirms his love for her. Also notes a rumor that General William Howe was aboard one of the ships that sailed up the Hudson River.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Expressing His Sorrow at Being Apart and Warning Her of Forthcoming Danger, 22 May 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Expressing His Sorrow at Being Apart and Warning Her of Forthcoming Danger, 22 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: Discusses their recent exchange, noting that he had not received some of her letters due to the postman's mistake. Expresses how much he misses her, emphasizing that nothing but an obligation to his country could separate them. Mentions the threat posed by General John Burgoyne, stating that Lucy, in Boston, should get a House in the Country as a Retreat. He says he cannot be sure of visiting Lucy due to the danger of the roads and the uncertainty of his location. In closing, notes I shall always make it a rule to write you by the post, and expect the same from you.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Departure from New York the Campaign and Smallpox, 11 July 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Departure from New York the Campaign and Smallpox, 11 July 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responds to Lucy's most recent letter (see GLC02437.00364), discussing her hasty departure from New York. Henry is upset by her distress. He reiterates that he did not want her in New York before something decisive occurred in the war. In response to her complaint that Nathanael Greene's wife returned to New York, he explains that General Greene did not want her there for the same reasons and had just sent her to Newark and she will later go to either Fairfield or Providence. Comments that if Mrs. Pollard comes to New York, she will distract her husband Jonathan Pollard, Knox's quarter master. Reiterates that he wants to keep her away from the war and describes his conduct as that of the most disinterested friendship cemented by the tenderest love. He emphasizes the gravity of the New York campaign, on which the happiness or misery of Millions may depend. Asks her to give Fairfield another chance, mentions that smallpox is spreading by inoculation in Boston, and reports recent sightings of British ships. After his signature, makes an attempt to raise her spirits with an aphorism about gender: I ever wish'd my Lucy to soar above the Generality of her Sex many of whom to be sure are trifling insignificant animals, dreading what never will come to pass.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Telling Her of His Arrival in Ramapaugh, 29 June 1780 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Telling Her of His Arrival in Ramapaugh, 29 June 1780 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1780 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updates Lucy on his arrival in Ramapaugh and states that the enemy is in the vicinity of Phillips Manor and Kings-bridge ... Reassures her that he loves her and sends his love to the rest of the family.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Servants and British Movements, 23 July 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Servants and British Movements, 23 July 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indicates that he is sending an indentured servant, Thomas Eliot, to her as she requested and he earlier mentioned (see GLC02437.00383 and GLC02437.00385). Heard that Lucy fell down some stairs and was worried. Remarks that the British have not acted and are possibly awaiting reinforcements. Mentions that the smallpox going around lacked virulence and he wished she had received it (in order to be inoculated). In response to Lucy's question, indicates that Mrs. Airey did not offend him, but did engage in duplicitous conduct, which he hates.
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 Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on the Situation of the Army and His Hopes to See Her in Boston, 2 December 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on the Situation of the Army and His Hopes to See Her in Boston, 2 December 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: Writes, In short my Lucy no man on earth seperated [sic] from All that he holds Dear on earth has ever suffer'd more than I have suffer'd in being absent from you whom I hold dearer than every other object... Defends his love for her, because in one moment of inadventure you have written which will long be the source of unhappiness to me. Expects to be able to set out for Congress when the army goes into winter quarters, and intends to be in Boston (Lucy's location) in one month. Notes that The situation of our army on account of Cloathing is such as to render a Winters Campaign impossible without we have a mind to put an end to the War by starving all the soldiers. Explains the situation of Catharine Littlefield Greene, wife of General Nathanael Greene, who was able to follow her husband during his campaign. Relates that General Greene was only able to see his wife for three days. After his visit, because of several factors preventing her travel, Mrs. Greene stayed at the home of an acquaintance who refused money for her stay. Suggests ...the delicacy of Lucy's mind would be much wounded by being in such a situation... Nonetheless, hopes she can be present during his next campaign. In a note written in the margin of page four, mentions Harry, possibly General Henry Jackson.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about a Trip He was on with Family and Friends, 8 August 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about a Trip He was on with Family and Friends, 8 August 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to his wife that since his last letter, which marked his arrival, he has been diligently preparing for our jaunt. His travel party will consist of himself, his brother William Knox, the younger Mr. Isaac Winslow, and General Henry Jackson. They will set off Thursday (does not specify a destination). Remarks that all of their friends are being very kind, and at present he is at Mr. [Samuel] Breck's, while William is at Ingersoll's. Declares he will write again Thursday. Sends blessings to Lucy and the children.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox with His News, 11 July 1775 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox with His News, 11 July 1775 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1775 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comments affectionately about writing to Lucy often. Reports that he goes to Roxbury and Cambridge in the mornings and returns to Watertown in the evenings, offering support to Captain Michael Jackson's company. Plans to visit her soon, but feels he must provide his oppressed Country an essential service. Mentions that General Charles Lee received word that General John Burgoyne wants to have a meeting, but Lee will not comply unless ordered by Congress. Praises the patriot's burning of Browns House on Boston neck. Also praises George Washington, who took over the Continental Army in the Boston area on 3 July, for bringing order to the army. Asks Lucy to keep her spirits up.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Death and News of the War, 21 July 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Death and News of the War, 21 July 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks her for writing and remarks that Religion and virtue dictated every line of her last letter. Discusses death from a religious perspective. Informs Lucy that this letter will be delivered by Elbridge Gerry, a member of the Continental Congress from Massachusetts, and asks her to be as civil towards him as her circumstances will allow. Notes that Gerry will tell her about General Charles Lee's recent victory over the British at Fort Moultrie in Charleston (28 June 1776), South Carolina, and Knox provides some details about the battle. Briefly mentions the unsuccessful attempt of an adjutant general from General William Howe's army to deliver a letter addressed to George Washington Esqr. Etc while under a flag of truce and promised to write about it more fully tomorrow (see GLC02437.00385).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Servants, Health and Her Family, 22 July 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Servants, Health and Her Family, 22 July 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indicates that he found an indentured servant, Thomas Eliot, for Lucy (see Lucy's request for one in GLC02437.00383) and has purchased three years of his labor. Mentions that Captain Sebastian Bauman's family have gone into the Jersies and asks why she inquired about them. Comments on Lucy's loyalist family. Tells the story of a formal visit of adjutant general of General William Howe's army in which he attempted to deliver a letter addressed to George Washington Esqr. The envoy failed for the same reason as an earlier attempt to deliver a letter to negotiate a truce: because it refused to expressly acknowledge George Washington as a general (see GLC02437.00375 and GLC02437.00378). The messenger also claimed that he came with powers to pardon and it was retorted that he came to the wrong place because the Americans had not offended. Knox praises how Washington dealt with the situation and remarks that Colonel Israel Putnam was awe struck by it. Relays news of General Charles Lee's recent victory over the British at Fort Moultrie in Charleston, South Carolina. Discusses the possibility of Lucy and their baby daughter going to Boston to contract the weak strain of smallpox circulating there in order to be inoculated, as was suggested by William Knox (see GLC02437.00382).
