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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09869 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0154] July-December 1804 |
| Title | Anna Breck to Lucy Thatcher with updates |
| Date | 12-18 August 1804 |
| Author | Breck, Anna (fl. 1803-1804) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to her friend Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher (daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox). Updates Knox on her life and comments how long they have been friends. Says her current residence is pleasant. Notes she has good neighbors, nice walks, and nice rides. Asks for confirmation regarding a rumor she heard about Knox's Aunt [Sarah Lyons Flucker] Beaumez getting married in England. Letter was written between 12 and 18 August 1804. Written from Spring Hill, state is not listed. |
| Subjects | Woman Author Women's History Friendship Marriage Children and Family |
| People | Thatcher, Lucy Flucker Knox (1776-1854) Breck, Anna (fl. 1803-1804) Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker (fl. 1784-1801) |
| Place written | Spring Hill |
| Theme | Women in American History; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Anna Breck is likely Hannah Breck, daughter of statesman Samuel Breck (1747-1809), and sister to Samuel Breck (1771-1862), a congressman from Pennsylvania. She was a lifelong friend of Lucy Flucker Knox, daughter of Henry Knox. Breck would later marry James Lloyd (1769-1831), a senator from Massachusetts. Breck is referred to as Anna or Hannah in various sources. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |