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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03818 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0083] January-March 1788 |
| Title | Henry Knox to John Jacob Faesch expressing his sympathies for the death of Faesch's wife |
| Date | 10 March 1788 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Additional authors | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Faesch, John Jacob |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | In the hand of William Knox. Replies to a letter from Faesch in which Faesch informed Knox of the death of his wife (GLC02437.03808). Offers Faesch his deepest sympathy and condolences, writing: "We suffer excessive misery at the loss of our dearest connections, but time sooth's and pours his balm into our wounds- We find we must, and that it is truly wise to submit patiently to events we can neither command or avert." Noted as a copy in the docket. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Women's History Friendship Children and Family Death |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Faesch, John Jacob (1729-1799) Knox, William (1756-1795) Faesch, Mrs. John Jacob (d. 1788) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Children & Family; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | During the Revolution, Faesch produced supplies and ammunition for the Continental army, and was a civic leader and a country judge following the war. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | John Jacob Faesch to Henry Knox informing him of the death of Mrs. Faesch |