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Lucy Knox To Henry Knox About House Sale Inoculation Mrs Greenes New Baby Benedict Arnolds Courtship And Asking For His Opinions On Benjamin Franklin 3 April 1777
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Book Synopsis Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about House Sale, Inoculation, Mrs. Greene's New Baby, Benedict Arnold's Courtship and Asking for His Opinions on Benjamin Franklin, 3 April 1777 by : Lucy Flucker Knox
Download or read book Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about House Sale, Inoculation, Mrs. Greene's New Baby, Benedict Arnold's Courtship and Asking for His Opinions on Benjamin Franklin, 3 April 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: Says she and Mr. [Benjamin] Hichborn have completed the affair of the house for 5,500 pounds. Says the transaction pains her, though is sure her father will approve once he knows the circumstances. Is worried, however, that others may see Henry as wronging her father somehow. The letter is not entirely clear, but it appears that they have arranged the sale of Lucy's family house, due to the circumstances brought on by the war. It appears that she is worried others will see this as a selfish move by Henry, though she knows he would part your last biscuit with her father. Hopes to be inoculated against smallpox soon, though she is worried to do it. States that she cannot go into town to purchase the goods he asked for, and reminds him that he will soon have what he needs one his baggage from New Haven reaches him. William wishes to know what to do with their possessions that they have not sold. Informs him that Nathanael Greene's wife has given birth while Green is away, and relates this to her longing for Henry. States that Miss DeBlois is refusing Benedict Arnold's courtship. States that Mr. Jarvis is in debt, wonders why he does not mention Nicholas Eveleigh in his letters, and thanks God for the recovery of our worthy General [George Washington]. Also wishes to hear his opinion on the French involvement and Benjamin Franklin.
Book Synopsis Lucy Knox to Henry Knox Lamenting His Absence and Updating Him on Their Daughter and Her Dealings with Benedict Arnold, 3-8 June 1777 by : Lucy Flucker Knox
Download or read book Lucy Knox to Henry Knox Lamenting His Absence and Updating Him on Their Daughter and Her Dealings with Benedict Arnold, 3-8 June 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 Henry's absence, noting he has been gone for three months exactly. Relates that their daughter, Lucy, is well and beautiful despite five pitts of the small pox in her face. Comments on Henry's loss, possibly of clothes, noting that she will attempt to procure more cambric (a cotton fabric) for him. Mentions the sale of Knox's horses. Relates that she wanted to sell them separately, but Knox's brother William did not wish to do so. Remarks, ...you had better make me your future agent- I'll assure you I am quite a woman of business. Begins writing again 4 June. Plans to send Knox madeira, good old spirit, and sugar. Requests that Knox ask General Benedict Arnold what she should do with some things Arnold left with her. Mentions a scarf among the items. Notes that Catharine Greene (General Nathanael Greene's wife) would also like one of the items. Begins writing again 5 June. Criticizes Henry for his cold correspondence. Defends herself, arguing that it is William's responsibility, not hers, to inform Knox of his well-being.
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 Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Her Coming Inoculation, Possibly in Salem, 1 April 1777 by : Lucy Flucker Knox
Download or read book Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Her Coming Inoculation, Possibly in Salem, 1 April 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: Thanks him for his letter, which Samuel Shaw delivered. When she had not heard from him for two posts she began to worry. She loves him more than ever, and will send the goods he requested in his previous letter. Details her plans to be inoculated against smallpox. Had hoped to go to a hospital in Brookline, where Doctor Gardner promised he would see her every day. But this hospital is now perhaps going to be used only to inoculate soldiers. In that case she plans to go to a hospital in Salem. Wishes he had taken care of the business with Mr. Hichborn himself, and discusses other personal business.
Book Synopsis Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Her Inoculation, Fears of Her Brother and Henry Fighting, 13 April 1777 by : Lucy Flucker Knox
Download or read book Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Her Inoculation, Fears of Her Brother and Henry Fighting, 13 April 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: Hopes Henry is thinking of her. Says that she is being inoculated for smallpox, but that a rash on her arm has slowed the process and led the doctor to give her more mercury. Worries about her health but says their daughter is doing quite well. Lucy's aunt is with her for now, but will soon be leaving to marry an old fellow. Says that she is planning to join him soon in Morristown, commenting that since Mrs. Washington is there she feels she can be there too. Mentions news of troop movements. Hears her brother is in York but hopes he will come home soon. Worries that the war will force Henry to draw his sword upon my own - and only brother. Hears that even Colonel Webb cannot raise men using a bounty. Notes that Mr. Jarvis desires cash. In postscript says she is forwarding a letter to him from the famous Dutchess of Brotenburg, Princess of Frankfurt, and cousin of the queen of Great Britain. Brotenburg probably refers to Brandenburg. Worries that Peter will be forced to do the duty of common soldiers, and upset that William is leaving soon.
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 on the Arrival of Mrs. Flucker in New York, 27 July 1791 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on the Arrival of Mrs. Flucker in New York, 27 July 1791 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that Mrs. Flucker arrived in New York from Antigua this afternoon with her 2 children, Thomas and Muriel. Says she is with him at Mrs. Lorings. Writes, You will be charmed with and proud of her. She will set off from Elizabethtown either Friday or Saturday morning. They shall lodge with Colonel [Samuel] Ogden.
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 about Various Matters Concerning Family and Friends, 8 July 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Various Matters Concerning Family and Friends, 8 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: Expresses his happiness on hearing about his son Henry's current situation. Sends Lucy news of various acquaintances, which he lists by number. States that he is sorry to hear of Mrs. [Abigail] Adams's indisposition, noting that the Adams family has ordered their furniture to be shipped to Boston. Vice President John Adams plans to return to New York without his family. Reports that George and Martha Washington will be going to Mount Vernon the following Wednesday, and will not return until 15 October. Mentions the Ogdens, Mrs. Smith, the Izards, the Stewarts, and Count Andreani. Writes, My evenings cannot possibly be any cause of jealousy - They are stupid indeed... The City is dull enough. Only two tea parties since your absence. Reports that he has not sold to William Duer, and comments on Henry Jackson's dissatisfaction with their current land dealings. Relates, No Indian depredations lately - I hope they have called in their war parties - Our recruits are getting forward. Notes that he does not know whether the Winslows, Lucy's cousins, will accept his offer to buy land from them.
Book Synopsis Lucy Knox to Henry Knox Asking Him to Look After His Health and Discussing Their Child, 4 August 1776 by : Lucy Flucker Knox
Download or read book Lucy Knox to Henry Knox Asking Him to Look After His Health and Discussing Their Child, 4 August 1776 written by Lucy Flucker Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In response to her husbands recent illness, pleads with him to attend to his health. Worries about Henry's exposure to enemies. Thanks him for his expressions of love and comments on their baby's health. Requests updates on British activities. Sends Henry saltpeter from the mills in New Haven, Connecticut. She will consider going to Boston for smallpox inoculation but fears the arrival of foreign troops will limit her movements.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Inoculation and Acquaintances, 25 July 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Inoculation and Acquaintances, 25 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: Explains that he was disappointed to not receive a letter from Lucy by the most recent post and wonders if the difficulty of her journey to New Haven, Connecticut, prevented her writing. Reports via his brother, William Knox, that the people inoculated for smallpox in Boston are all recovering well. Discusses the possibility of Lucy being inoculated. Mentions that he sent Lucy an indentured servant, Thomas Eliot. Comments on meetings with acquaintances. Discusses the war and remarks that there has been little activity. He believes the British are awaiting reinforcements.
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 about Their Newborn Baby and Family Generally, 23 September 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Their Newborn Baby and Family Generally, 23 September 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: Thanks God for having so kindly brought you [Lucy] the perils of child bearing. Hopes she will have a quick and complete recovery and asks that she [f]old the dear infant in your arms and bid her welcome with all the energy which my heart at this moment experiences and which is evidenced by the overflowing of my eyes. Discusses plans for Lucy and her lovely flock to travel to New York, where he will hopefully be able to meet them. Expresses some anxiety about his son.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on Their Marriage, 25 November 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on Their Marriage, 25 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 writes, I am unhappy to the last degree that you should suppose in the least that my affection for you is diminish [sic]- my God knows how much I suffer for your sake how much anxiety I go thro this you may rely upon my dearest Love that I have no other affection on earth... Hopes to see her sometime during the upcoming winter.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the Successful Completion of Henry's Business in New York, 8 June 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the Successful Completion of Henry's Business in New York, 8 June 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: Written from Elizabeth Town, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Writes to tell Mrs. Knox that he has successfully completed his business in New York and is on his way back to Philadelphia. Will write her a longer letter when he arrives in Philadelphia. Received her letter from 3 June.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Asking Her to Take Care of General St Clair's Daughter, 25 May 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Asking Her to Take Care of General St Clair's Daughter, 25 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: Knox writes to his wife, Lucy, in Boston. Discusses previous correspondence, including a letter from Billey, referring to his brother William Knox. Asks Lucy to look after General St. Clair's daughter, who will be traveling to Boston, noting that the girl has a specie of cousinship claim upon you...
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Expressing His Love for Her, 8 January 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Expressing His Love for Her, 8 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: States that his other recent letter, probably GLC02437.00514, is not full of sentiment because its contents is of public importance and she might wish to show the letter to others. Says that, while there love is public, the full expressions of it need not be put in a letter that may be seen by strangers. Here he expressed the love for her that he did not in the previous letter. Hopes to be with her soon, and hopes for more letters. In a postscript advises her to sell the horses if she is in Boston, and in a note on the address leaf asks her to forward a letter for him. Dated 1776, but written 1777.
