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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00768 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0021] June-December 1779 |
| Title | Henry Knox to William Knox on military movements, business and family |
| Date | 4 June 1779 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Reports that Continental troops are moving toward the British on the North (Hudson) River. Discusses William's upcoming voyage, a mercantile venture to Holland. Declares, "From the high Spirits of our troops, their discipline, and equipments, I think if we come into contact with the Enemy we shall at least do justice to ourselves and Country whatever may be the Event." Mentions Lucy Knox and their daughters (Lucy and Julia). Notes that the Winslow sisters have not yet left for Boston. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Global History and Civics Travel Merchants and Trade Commerce Military Supplies Children and Family Women's History |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1776-1854) Knox, Julia (b. 1779) |
| Place written | New Jersey |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce; Women in American History; Naval & Maritime |
| 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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