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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00517 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0016] January-April 1777 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about his duty and disgust at the barbarities of war caused by British tyranny |
| Date | 10 January 1777 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, Lucy Flucker |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Has just received her letter and assures her "my heart is yours although my Country demands my poor pittance to endevor to rescue her from barbarity." Feels this barbarity, exemplified by Indians slaughtering innocents, slaves killing their masters, and the general desolation caused by the Hessian mercenaries is all a result of British tyranny. Chastises the "boasted humanity of these people who calls themselves the mother Country!" Repeatedly expresses his love and longing for her. Warns her to "take care of your heart" with Colonel Stewart who will deliver this letter. States that he greatly enjoys writing to her. Discusses his papers and military affairs, but significant text is lost here. Expresses joy that "my friend Harry" is finally serving his country, and wishes Gods blessing to Lucy for "you and your babe." Dated 1776 but written in 1777. |
| Subjects | African American History American Indian History Women's History Religion Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Marriage Patriotism Global History and Civics Atrocity Slavery Slave Rebellion Hessians Wartime Pillaging and Destruction Love Letters Children and Family Friendship |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | Morristown, New Jersey |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Women in American History; Slavery & Abolition; African Americans; Religion; Native Americans; Native Americans |
| 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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