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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.08056 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0159] Post-1806 |
| Title | Perez Morton to Lucy Knox transmitting the condolences of the Massachusetts House of Representatives on the death of her husband |
| Date | 10 January 1807 |
| Author | Morton, Perez (1751-1837) |
| Recipient | Knox, Lucy Flucker |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Writes that he is glad to be able, as Speaker of the House of Representatives, to transmit to Lucy the condolences of the House (see GLC02437.08055). Stresses that he was so beloved that the resolution was unanimous among house members. Believes that community support will soften the blow to Lucy and to Knox's friends, as they will know how highly the community thought of Knox. |
| Subjects | Women's History Government and Civics Death American Statesmen Marriage |
| People | Morton, Perez (1751-1837) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Health & Medicine; 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 |
| Related documents | Resolution of the Massachusetts House of Representatives |