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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01383 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0041] April 1782 |
| Title | Lucy Knox to Henry Knox apologizing for not writing more often |
| Date | 10 April 1782 |
| Author | Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Has received letter from Knox, which to her "unspeakable mortification" relates that he will be away from her for several days longer. Apologizes for not writing frequently, but explains that she constantly expected his return. Also mentions that other events and causes have prevented her from writing but says she will explain further in person. Writes, "I have received a long letter from our brother Wm [William Knox] and one from Mr. Williams both of which I should have forwarded could I have imagined you would have staid so long, William was well and in good spirits." Relates that their children are well and that they all are staying at Colonel [Clement] Biddle's. Alludes to Knox's recent promotion to Major General. |
| Subjects | Women's History Children and Family Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Biddle, Clement (1740-1814) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 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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