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Henry Knox To Lucy Knox Telling Her Of His Arrival In Ramapaugh 29 June 1780
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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 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 Reporting His Safe Arrival at Fort George, 5 December 1775 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Reporting His Safe Arrival at Fort George, 5 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: A brief note to tell his wife that he has arrived near Fort Ticonderoga and is in good health. Comments that the battery is waiting for him, in reference to his orders from George Washington to inspect artillery seized from the British earlier that year and return with it to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Written from Fort George in Lake George, New York.
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 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 Saying He Has Arrived in New York and Expressing Frustration with His Involvement in Land Speculation, 19 August 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Saying He Has Arrived in New York and Expressing Frustration with His Involvement in Land Speculation, 19 August 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: Informs Lucy that he is now in New York City and that he has yet to see the people he came to New York to see, with the exception of Henry Jackson. Expresses his wish to finish up the cursed affair with the land speculations.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the Surrender at Yorktown, 19 October 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the Surrender at Yorktown, 19 October 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: Announces that a glorious moment for America has arrived, Lord Cornwallis has surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown. Discusses how General Washington refused Cornwallis' request that Britons and Germans be sent back to their countries prior to his surrender, instead giving the British Army the same terms that the Americans received upon their surrender at Charleston in 1780. Washington has ordered Knox to headquarters immediately. Clement Biddle has written Knox to tell him his daughter Lucy is well. Tells his wife he will send her his most recent letter from his brother William Knox, who is tending their financial affairs. Looks forward to seeing her in November. Communicates message from William regarding Lucy's connections in England. Knox has informed George Washington and John Parke Custis of William's trip to Europe. Reports that Martha Washington and Eleanor Calvert Custis are in Williamsburg, Virginia. (See also GLC02437.01231 and GLC02437.01257.).
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 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.
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 William Knox on Family, 12 November 1780 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox on Family, 12 November 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: Advises his brother William for supposed improper behavior on his arrival in Boston. Writes that Lucy is unhappy with the news about her family and mentions the dangerous conditions of the roads. Refers to an incident where mail was stolen and then later published in New York.
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 Lucy Knox to Henry Knox, Thanking Him for Recent Letters, Encouraging Him to Come Home and Updating Him on Family News, April 1776 by : Lucy Flucker Knox
Download or read book Lucy Knox to Henry Knox, Thanking Him for Recent Letters, Encouraging Him to Come Home and Updating Him on Family News, April 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: Expresses her love for Henry and attempts to make him feel guilty for being away from home and family, particularly his infant daughter. Thanks him for his three recent letters (see GLC02437.00273, GLC02437.00275, GLC02437.00276) but wonders why the letter he promised from New York has not arrived. Mentions that their daughter Lucy was christened at Trinity Church. Comments on her alarm at hearing that the British have taken George's Island in Boston Harbor. Knox was then moving southward toward New York, planning coastal defenses against the British navy for Rhode Island and Connecticut in the process.
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 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 about Their Separation and Possible Meeting in the Winter Plus is Motivation for Serving, 22 November 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Their Separation and Possible Meeting in the Winter Plus is Motivation for Serving, 22 November 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: Assures her that their separation will not be as long as she fears, that they will soon be together again, and that he loves her deeply. Explains why he must stay at war and away from her, saying: My obedience in this point interrupts our happiness for the present in order to secure it more effectually. Writes that the British have arrived near Fort Lee, and expects they will attack it soon. Reports that the Continental Congress has not taken care of his artillery unit. Hopes to see her in four weeks, assuming the British move to winter quarters. Expects that his brother will be with her shortly.
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.
