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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03574 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0080] April-June 1787 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Samuel Tucker about an unspecified female's good conduct |
| Date | 9 June 1787 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Tucker, Samuel |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses the circumstances of an unspecified female who may have been a maid or servant of the Knox family. Writes, "The relation whom you mentioned has been unfortunate but I am persuaded not guilty - [Her] conduct for three years has been more than irreproachable it has been highly commendable Mrs Knox is strongly attached to her, and I shall feel a satisfaction in promoting her welfare." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Morality and Ethics Women's History Children and Family Indentured Servant |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Tucker, Samuel (1747-1833) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| 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 |