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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.03976
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0085] July-September 1788 
Title Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about love, financial matters and family matters
Date 24 August 1788
Author Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824)  
Recipient Knox, Henry  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Lucy writes to her husband: "How shall I thank the partner of my soul for the long affectionate letter I have just received from him, that he amid his numerous avocations should find so much time for me, is flattering indeed- but alas that unlucky summons to the breakfast table but for it who knows where the charming immagination [sic] of my Harry might not have led us." Mentions a recent matter in which Knox's friend, Henry Jackson, invested 10,000 of Knox's notes without his permission. Needless to say, Knox was furious, and Lucy offers her thoughts on the subject: "... you speak rightly of your notes I tremble pray my love remember tho he is your ancient friend, yet your property is not yours alone your helpless children and their equally helpless mother look to you for bread for cloathing and what is more your childrens education and setting out in life might be effected by that sum alone." Discusses family, mentioning her sister. Relates that she is staying with friends in Trenton, and recently beat Gouverneur Morris in chess. Instructs Knox to remember the equinox.
Subjects Revolutionary War General  Woman Author  Marriage  Friendship  Finance  Children and Family  Education  Sports and Games  Women's History  
People Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824)  Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Place written Trenton, New Jersey
Theme Women in American History; Banking & Economics; Children & Family; Education
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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