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Lucy Knox To Henry Knox About Their Daughters Health And Her Current Friends And Associates 8 May 1777
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Book Synopsis Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Their Daughter's Health and Her Current Friends and Associates, 8 May 1777 by : Lucy Flucker Knox
Download or read book Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Their Daughter's Health and Her Current Friends and Associates, 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: Informs Knox that their daughter has smallpox, but is recovering, and acting very lively. Discusses sending Knox waistcoats and breeches through Colonel Mason. At her current location, has no company except for [Henry] Gardner, Treasurer of Massachusetts, and Madam Heath, who is so stiff it is impossible to be sociable with her.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Health and Passing Messages to His Children, 21 May 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Health and Passing Messages to His Children, 21 May 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: Writes that he has been in ill health again since he wrote her last, and explains how he has treated his ague. Wishes he had received a letter from her. Asks about the welfare of their children. Sends his love to Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker, his sister-in-law. Relates messages for each of his children: Lucy, Henry, Julia, and Washington. Asks to be remembered to various friends in the Boston area.
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 about Her Health, 17 May 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Asking about Her Health, 17 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: Reports that he is in Peekskill with General [Nathanael] Greene. Asks Lucy why she did not write to him in the last post, declaring, I write you by every opportunity and expect the same from her who is far dearer to me than life... Asks about her recovery, possibly referring to her recent bout with smallpox.
Book Synopsis Lucy Knox to Henry Knox on Family and Health, 18 September 1777 by : Lucy Flucker Knox
Download or read book Lucy Knox to Henry Knox on Family and Health, 18 September 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: Worries that her letters might fall into enemy hands. Reports that she and their daughter, Lucy, are in good health. Beseeches Henry to send for her. Notes that she has forwarded six or seven letters to Henry.
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 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.
Book Synopsis Lucy Knox to Henry Knox on Daily Life and Family, 23 August 1777 by : Lucy Flucker Knox
Download or read book Lucy Knox to Henry Knox on Daily Life and Family, 23 August 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: Notes that she is recovering from a four day illness. Describes her daily life in detail as requested by Henry. Rises at eight a.m., has breakfast for an hour, then reads, writes, or works until her solitary dinner at 2 p.m. Misses Henry intensely, noting that even the company of their daughter, Lucy, reminds her of his absence. Describes her afternoon rides in her chaise, and her visits to several friends. Mentions the loss of her immediate family, who as Loyalists fled from Boston. Expresses her wish to be with Henry. Refers to the Hero, a ship, which will soon sail for France. Discusses the loss of Ticonderoga (July 1777), mentioning Generals Arthur St. Clair, Phillip Schuyler, and Horatio Gates. Asks if Mrs. Greene (Catherine Littlefield Greene, Nathanael Greene's wife) is with Henry. Also asks if Henry's brother William will remain with Knox or if he will receive a commission. Discusses how men's fortunes have shifted due to economic change wrought by war. Also writes, ...I hope you will not consider yourself as commander in chief of your own house- but be convinced tho not in the affair of Mr. Coudre that there is such a thing as equal command (Coudre refers to the recent threat of the appointment Phillippe du Coudray to the head of artillery). Asks for square dollars so she can buy linen. Worries that Henry's long absence will lead him to forget her.
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 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 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 Improving Smallpox and British Actions at Danbury [incomplete], 4 May 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Improving Smallpox and British Actions at Danbury [incomplete], 4 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: Informs Lucy that she has full possession of his heart. Expresses relief that her case of smallpox has improved. Discusses Mr. Bowdoin, possibly a man hired to help Lucy upon the departure of a previous servant or assistant, Mr. Bolling. Discusses the British burning of Danbury, Connecticut, which took place in April 1777. Notes that the loss of stores in Danbury was very amply made up in the store ship lately taken and carried into Dartmouth. Discusses the possible intentions of British General William Howe, and whether he is bound for Philadelphia or the Hudson River.
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 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.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Family Matters, 14 May 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Family Matters, 14 May 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: Writes that he expects she will receive this letter when she arrives in Boston. Discusses her travels and visits with friends, as well as the weather. Remarks at length that he is concerned about the safety of her and the children en route to Boston, and wishes he could hear from her hourly. Declares if he could, he would protect her from every possible ill. Mentions that he is lonely in his house, and hopes Lucy will remember him tenderly. Sends his love to the children, his sister-in-law Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker and her children, as well as to his friend Harry [Henry Jackson].
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 Explaining that He Has Not Set Out for Boston to See Her Due to Urgent Public Business, 27 December 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Explaining that He Has Not Set Out for Boston to See Her Due to Urgent Public Business, 27 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: Written at Camp Great Valley [Valley Forge]. Relates that he has not set out for Boston, Lucy's location, due to urgent public business. Writes, I should most certainly see you this winter if within the compass of human possibility but it will most assuredly be much better for my own satisfaction that I should have the honor of doing public business ... Notes that George Washington hopes to wait for the arrival of an unspecified committee, and Knox hopes to be able to leave after the committee meets. Has not seen his brother William for some days, due to William's illness and fatigue. Remarks that if he travels to see Lucy, he will have to leave his brother behind. Reports that General William Howe, who occupies Philadelphia with British troops, has been drawing forage from the meadows near Philadelphia.
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