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Henry Knox To Lucy Knox On War News And His Familys Health Knoxs Wife Lucy And His Daughter Julia Are Extremely Sick 29 June 1779
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News and His Family's Health. Knox's Wife Lucy and His Daughter Julia are Extremely Sick., 29 June 1779 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News and His Family's Health. Knox's Wife Lucy and His Daughter Julia are Extremely Sick., 29 June 1779 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1779 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laments at length that he can not be with his wife and family (both Lucy and their infant daughter, Julia, are extremely sick). Has reason to believe the British have traveled down the river (the Hudson). Remarks that Continental posts near New Windsor are fortified well enough to discourage a British attack. Speculates that the British will try to draw Continental troops away from the more well-fortified areas. Reports that his brother, William may have sailed the previous Thursday [for Holland]. Contains some text loss due to a large central hole. Also contains extensive repair.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News and News about His Brother William, 14 June 1779 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News and News about His Brother William, 14 June 1779 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1779 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sends his wishes for her improved health. Reports that the enemy in his area have made no new movements. Relates news of General Benjamin Lincoln's victory against the British in South Carolina (Lincoln engaged the British as they retreated from a siege of Charleston, South Carolina). Declares God Grant it to be time as it will have a very principal influence in happily terminating the War. Relates that his brother William wrote from Hartford, Connecticut, stating he was able to procure bills of exchange, and expects to sail [for Holland] within three weeks. Sends his love to Lucy's cousins, Eliza and Sally. Asks how their baby daughter Julia is doing.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Health and Family Matters, 6 September 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Health and Family Matters, 6 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: Discusses his health and family matters. Talks about gaining weight, stating I have increased since your departure, owing perhaps to two causes ... more food and less exercise. Mentions that the President (George Washington) has invited him to Mount Vernon. Discusses financial matters and worries about his wife's health.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News, Family and Social Life, 8 August 1779 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News, Family and Social Life, 8 August 1779 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1779 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Requests that Lucy write to him and inform him of her health. Recently sent a letter to her through Major Bauman (Sebastian Bauman). Hopes to be so far informd [sic] of the Enemies intentions and designs, as to determine to have you nearer to me than at the present- I still entertain that hope though I am possess'd of no more materials than at that time to form a judgement. Expresses his wishes at length for a time when they no longer have to be separated. Reports that William, his brother, should have recently sailed (for Holland), but the departure of four British warships from New York, to counteract the Penobscot Expedition, has postponed William's plans to sail. Speculates as to the marriage of Lady Kitty and Mr. Duer (Catherine Alexander and William Duer), as Kitty had kept it a secret. Relates that he asked Colonel [May?] if Kitty and William were married, and May believed it was true that they were married for that the night before they had slept together at his house. This was convincing to me... I did not believe that Lady would merely for the Sake of the Jest and without any counter security go to bed even to Mr. Duer. In closing, asks Lucy to give his love to several people.
Book Synopsis Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Her Health and War Rumors, 6 November 1776 by : Lucy Flucker Knox
Download or read book Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Her Health and War Rumors, 6 November 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: Discusses her poor health, explains why she did not write for three posts, and laments their separation. Seeks verification of a rumor that General William Howe met the same fate as General John Burgoyne. Letter dated below signature as 6 November. Year inferred from content.
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 Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Health, Family Matters and the Activities of Tom Paine, 12 July 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Health, Family Matters and the Activities of Tom Paine, 12 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: Mentions being attacked with the cursed fever last week, but is now better. Wishes he could be with her and the family. Informs that Mrs. Smith is doing better after being very ill with a disorder in her bowels. Writes that Our President [George Washington], Mrs. Washington and family departed yesterday... Writes of events in England and France exclaiming, What unpleasant work on the frontiers of France! - England will go into confusion - do you not think Tom Paine has excited great commotion in mens minds to be honored with a royal Proclamation against his writings.
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 Discussing Domestic Issues and War News, 19 August 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Discussing Domestic Issues and War News, 19 August 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: Discusses corresponding with his wife. Discusses domestic issues like food, clothing, and money, and a sick servant. Asks Lucy to assist Mrs. Jonathan Pollard, who is in need of money. Comments on firing on the Phoenix and other British vessels sailing up the Hudson river and receiving return fire. He expects General William Howe to attack at any time. Discusses Sarah Mifflin, the wife of Brigadier General Thomas Mifflin, as the only lady among the army. Tells Lucy to measure his affection by his letters' content, not their length. Notes that the newspapers are reporting 70,000 men in the area, but he dont believe the half of it.
Book Synopsis Lucy Knox to Henry Knox with Family and Congress News Plus Updates on Yellow Fever Deaths and Request for Knox to be Kind to Their Son, 5 October 1793 by : Lucy Flucker Knox
Download or read book Lucy Knox to Henry Knox with Family and Congress News Plus Updates on Yellow Fever Deaths and Request for Knox to be Kind to Their Son, 5 October 1793 written by Lucy Flucker Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions their son Henry Jackson Knox is probably already in Boston. Says all are well, except Lucy who was left in Newark with the Ogden's. Says Mr. Breck has hired three rooms in Newark because he has no hope of getting to Philadelphia in the coming months. Reports that she does not believe Congress will sit in Philadelphia, in reference to the yellow fever outbreak. Mentions the deaths of people they know, including the mother and sister of Benjamin Rush and [Major David] Franks. Rush also said that Mr. Blodget and Mr. Clymer were ill. Heard that on average 130 people have died in the last week. References receiving a note from [Philip] Audebert, a clerk in the War Department, stating he saw their sweet babe. Wants Knox to make a visit to his estates in Maine and to avoid Philadelphia. Does not believe it will be safe to go there until Christmas. Postscript tells Knox to be kind to his son. Place writ added in pencil.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox on Business and War News, Approximately June 1779 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox on Business and War News, Approximately June 1779 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1779 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Possibly written from Middlebrook (present-day Bound Brook, New Jersey). Henry previously wrote to Mr. [Joseph?] Peirce discussing how a clause in the Confiscation Act would affect his debt. Remarks, I have received no answer from him and confess I feel a deal of anxiety on the subject. Asks William to speak to Peirce. Writes, The whole Army have moved up to this place to cover the almost infinitely important Forts in the highlands- which we do in so effectual a manner that were the Enemy much stronger than they are I should be in no pain for the safety of the forts. Reports that the enemy are securely positioned at Kings Ferry, New York. Declares, The Enemy expect reinforcements and we with the blessing of Heaven expect to battle their united efforts. This Campaign will probably be the great Crisis of America, if she exerts herself in proportion to the magnitude of the object in view She will obtain it & be happy. Refers to good news from Charleston, South Carolina. Encloses the news as printed in Charlestown. Notes that the Winslow sister have been with his wife, Lucy, at Knox's house in Pluckemin, New Jersey.
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 about Her Health and His Business Dealings, 5 September 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Health and His Business Dealings, 5 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: Declares that he is anxious about Lucy's health, and is checking every post ... more and more so until I shall informed of your having been safely delivered. Provides news on acquaintances, and mentions that he has yet to receive confirmation that [William] Duer will agree to sell. This is unfortunate as it will require him to make another trip to New York. Also discusses the weather, and sends his love to the family.
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 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 about Their Family, 2 October 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Their Family, 2 October 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 concern over Lucy's health as he has heard that she has been unwell. Makes plans to meet up with her and the children in New York City and writes that I shall be desirous of staying there two days and you will require that time to rest yourself and your little flock. Notes he will leave it to Lucy's discretion of whether she brings their son, Henry Jackson Knox, along, but insists she brings their daughter Julia with her. Asks that she has Henry Jackson accompany her and the children on their journey for safety reasons.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Discussing when He Will Next See Her and the Progress of the War, 17 December 1775 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Discussing when He Will Next See Her and the Progress of the War, 17 December 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: Longs to see his wife and plans to in three weeks. Discusses activities relating to the transport of artillery captured from the British at Fort Ticonderoga earlier that year to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Reports that both his and William Knox's health has been good. Quips about his rotund figure. Discusses the Bravery of America and a growing awareness of it among the British prisoners he has seen: Enemies who would not before this allow the Americans a Spark of Military virtue. Blesses America and Lucy. Links God watching over Americans to God watching over Lucy in particular. Written from Fort George in Lake George, New York. A penciled note on the verso dated 12 March 1861 identifies the prisoners Knox mentions as from military engagements at St. Johns and Montreal.
