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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00578 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0016] January-April 1777 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox about life with his unit |
| Date | 24 April 1777 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Expects Henry will disapprove the most recent actions of the unit he is serving in. Says he did not wish to participate himself, but did so when his colonel said that not to would forever sully his name. Is living "in the stile of soldiers, lodging on the floor...eating out of Wooden Bowls, Gallanting with the Ladies." His unit is remaining with General Spencer, keeping sentry over his person. Finds sentry duty good for "Humour or...variety." Despite these obstacles is still committed to joining the army and has left many recently purchased goods behind. Hopes Lucy and her daughter are doing well since their inoculation and greatly desires to join Henry in New Jersey. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Continental Army Militia Military Camp Women's History Children and Family Health and Medical Smallpox Disease Military History |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Place written | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Children & Family; Women in American History; Health & Medicine |
| 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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