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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.07491 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0144] September-December 1800 |
| Title | Christiana Swan to Lucy Flucker Knox Jr. writing about her mood, indecent fashion, hairstyles and balls she will attend |
| Date | 29 November 1800 |
| Author | Swan, Christiana (fl. 1799-1804) |
| Recipient | Knox, Lucy, Jr. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes a poetic letter reflecting on her current mood. On 1 December 1800 she writes her spirits are once again intact. Also discusses clothing and notes the current style as being indecent. States, "in short I think the ladies have become (many of them) almost as indecent as Miss Bingham..." Goes on to discuss the latest clothing and hairstyles being worn. Also discusses the cold weather and an encounter she had with one of Lucy Knox's old friends. Speaks of Lucy Knox's upcoming visit and the future balls she will be attending. Place written from is not listed. Based on the content, the letter is possibly written from Boston, Massachusetts. Letter was written between the dates of 1 November 1800 and 2 December 1800. Lucy Flucker Knox is the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. |
| Subjects | Woman Author Women's History Clothing and Accessories Sexuality Morality and Ethics Friendship Entertaining and Hospitality |
| People | Knox, Lucy Flucker (1776-1854) Swan, Christiana (fl. 1799-1804) |
| Theme | Women in American History; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |