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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.07510 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0145] January-May 1801 |
| Title | Sarah Beaumez to Lucy Knox about Henry Knox's responsibility to her children |
| Date | 6 March 1801 |
| Author | Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker (fl. 1784-1801) |
| Recipient | Knox, Lucy Flucker |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to her sister-in-law. Inquires after her god-daughter and the rest of Lucy Knox's family. Appears to express her disappointment in [Henry] Knox's silence regarding her children (likely Francis and Thomas Flucker). Comments on Knox's responsibility as their guardian and of her childrens' "Natural Claims" to the family property. Also appears to express her regret over her sons' "youthful" behavior but does not believe it reflects poorly upon their feeling towards Lucy Knox and Henry Knox. Seems to believe that [Henry] Knox's letter was harsh regarding her children and disagrees with Knox calling them "criminal." |
| Subjects | Woman Author Women's History Estate Children and Family Morality and Ethics Criminals and Outlaws |
| People | Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker (fl. 1784-1801) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Flucker, Francis (fl. 1796-1801) Flucker, Thomas (fl. 1775-1801) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Burdwan, Bengal, India |
| Theme | Children & Family; 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 |