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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00544 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0016] January-April 1777 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Lucy Knox discussing love, recruitment and artillery |
| Date | 6 March 1777 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, Lucy Flucker |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Expresses his love for her and his sadness at being forced to part again. Mentions his travel plans as well. After months apart the couple was finally able to see each other when Washington sent Knox to Boston to recruit men and examine artillery production. But Knox could only stay a few days before he had to rush on to the next stop on his trip. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Marriage Love Letters Women's History Travel |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Theme | 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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