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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00489 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0015] September-December 1776 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Lucy Knox confirming the loss of Fort Washington |
| Date | 18 November 1776 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, Lucy Flucker |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Informs her of the loss of Fort Washington and 1,500 men. "This is the most severe stroke we have received during the war as to the number of men." Writes that he is very upset over the terrible defeat, but has not lost hope. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Battle Global History and Civics Death President Fortification Injury or Wound Friendship Continental Army |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | White Plains, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; 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 |
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