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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.10005 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0014] July-August 1776 |
| Title | Lucy Flucker Knox to William Knox about the build-up to the Battle of Long Island |
| Date | 23 August 1776 |
| Author | Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Recipient | Knox, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Knox writes to her brother-in-law: "we are now upon the eve of something decisive- the enemy have landed a number of men some say six thousand upon long island- we have a report to day- that- they have been ambushed and greatly weakened- but so far is certain- that a skirmish has happened upon the island that a reinforcement from the main body have gone over..." Reports that General John Sullivan has replaced Nathanael Greene as commander of troops on Long Island, noting that Greene is dangerously ill. Mentions a violent storm that occurred over New York City, killing five men, four of whom were officers. Her baby, Lucy, is doing well. Hopes Lucy will have a chance to grow up surrounded by family. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Woman Author Women's History Battle Health and Medical Children and Family Extreme Weather Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights) Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs Continental Army |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1776-1854) Sullivan, John (1740-1795) Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) |
| Place written | New Haven, Connecticut |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Women in American History; Children & Family |
| 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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