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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00769 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0021] June-December 1779 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on war news and news about his brother William |
| Date | 14 June 1779 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, Lucy Flucker |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Health and Medical Marriage Military History Battle Global History and Civics Religion Banking Finance Travel Women's History Children and Family |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | Monroe, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce; Women in American History; Naval & Maritime; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Written at Smith's Clove, part of the Cheesecocks (sometimes Cheescocks) Patent which became Monroe, New York in the early 19th century. Lincoln engaged the British in the Battle of Stono Ferry 20 June 1779. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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