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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05796 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0117] January-March 1793 |
| Title | Henry Jackson Knox to Lucy Knox on family matters and a request for a new hat |
| Date | 26 January 1793 |
| Author | Knox, Henry Jackson (1780-1832) |
| Recipient | Knox, Lucy Flucker |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Supposes that General Benjamin Lincoln has already arrived in Philadelphia by now. Hopes Lincoln gave a good account of him. Hopes to see his father in 2 1/2 months and to return with him to Philadelphia. Wants a new hat for the rain as his old one is spoiled. Claims his uncle will not get him a new one until receiving permission from Lucy. Says he will be obliged if Lucy can send him his "surtuit" (possibly a surtout coat) when General Lincoln returns. Asks to be remembered to his family and "any of the young Gentlemen of my Acquantance [sic]." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Children and Family Education Clothing and Accessories Friendship |
| People | Knox, Henry Jackson (1780-1832) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | Hingham, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Children & Family; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |