Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News and His Family's Health. Knox's Wife Lucy and His Daughter Julia are Extremely Sick., 29 June 1779 PDF Download

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Laments at length that he can not be with his wife and family (both Lucy and their infant daughter, Julia, are extremely sick). Has reason to believe the British have traveled down the river (the Hudson). Remarks that Continental posts near New Windsor are fortified well enough to discourage a British attack. Speculates that the British will try to draw Continental troops away from the more well-fortified areas. Reports that his brother, William may have sailed the previous Thursday [for Holland]. Contains some text loss due to a large central hole. Also contains extensive repair.

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Sends his wishes for her improved health. Reports that the enemy in his area have made no new movements. Relates news of General Benjamin Lincoln's victory against the British in South Carolina (Lincoln engaged the British as they retreated from a siege of Charleston, South Carolina). Declares God Grant it to be time as it will have a very principal influence in happily terminating the War. Relates that his brother William wrote from Hartford, Connecticut, stating he was able to procure bills of exchange, and expects to sail [for Holland] within three weeks. Sends his love to Lucy's cousins, Eliza and Sally. Asks how their baby daughter Julia is doing.

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Requests that Lucy write to him and inform him of her health. Recently sent a letter to her through Major Bauman (Sebastian Bauman). Hopes to be so far informd [sic] of the Enemies intentions and designs, as to determine to have you nearer to me than at the present- I still entertain that hope though I am possess'd of no more materials than at that time to form a judgement. Expresses his wishes at length for a time when they no longer have to be separated. Reports that William, his brother, should have recently sailed (for Holland), but the departure of four British warships from New York, to counteract the Penobscot Expedition, has postponed William's plans to sail. Speculates as to the marriage of Lady Kitty and Mr. Duer (Catherine Alexander and William Duer), as Kitty had kept it a secret. Relates that he asked Colonel [May?] if Kitty and William were married, and May believed it was true that they were married for that the night before they had slept together at his house. This was convincing to me... I did not believe that Lady would merely for the Sake of the Jest and without any counter security go to bed even to Mr. Duer. In closing, asks Lucy to give his love to several people.

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Discusses his health and family matters. Talks about gaining weight, stating I have increased since your departure, owing perhaps to two causes ... more food and less exercise. Mentions that the President (George Washington) has invited him to Mount Vernon. Discusses financial matters and worries about his wife's health.

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Writes that he has been in ill health again since he wrote her last, and explains how he has treated his ague. Wishes he had received a letter from her. Asks about the welfare of their children. Sends his love to Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker, his sister-in-law. Relates messages for each of his children: Lucy, Henry, Julia, and Washington. Asks to be remembered to various friends in the Boston area.

Author: Lucy Flucker Knox
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Discusses her poor health, explains why she did not write for three posts, and laments their separation. Seeks verification of a rumor that General William Howe met the same fate as General John Burgoyne. Letter dated below signature as 6 November. Year inferred from content.

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Mentions being attacked with the cursed fever last week, but is now better. Wishes he could be with her and the family. Informs that Mrs. Smith is doing better after being very ill with a disorder in her bowels. Writes that Our President [George Washington], Mrs. Washington and family departed yesterday... Writes of events in England and France exclaiming, What unpleasant work on the frontiers of France! - England will go into confusion - do you not think Tom Paine has excited great commotion in mens minds to be honored with a royal Proclamation against his writings.

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Year and day cited, but no month. Month inferred based on content. Recently visited posts in the Highlands (New York) with General Nathanael Greene. Notes that Mr. Wm. continues yet quiet in his quarters, but we have still reason to think he intends to evacuate the Jersies, tho' our information is not very perfect as I believe he has pretty much the act of keeping his intentions secret. Has not received new information regarding British General John Burgoyne's intentions to travel toward Boston. Hopes for a successful campaign during the upcoming summer. Wonders why he has not recently received letters from her or Billey, his brother William Knox. Asks about William's intentions to join the service. Also inquires as to an unspecified court measure that may affect Knox's house. Asks about Lucy's sister (possibly Hannah) and her husband, Captain [James] Urquhart. Writes, altho father mother sisters and brother has forsaken you yet my Love your Harry will ever esteem you ...

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Discusses corresponding with his wife. Discusses domestic issues like food, clothing, and money, and a sick servant. Asks Lucy to assist Mrs. Jonathan Pollard, who is in need of money. Comments on firing on the Phoenix and other British vessels sailing up the Hudson river and receiving return fire. He expects General William Howe to attack at any time. Discusses Sarah Mifflin, the wife of Brigadier General Thomas Mifflin, as the only lady among the army. Tells Lucy to measure his affection by his letters' content, not their length. Notes that the newspapers are reporting 70,000 men in the area, but he dont believe the half of it.

Author: Lucy Flucker Knox
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Worries that her letters might fall into enemy hands. Reports that she and their daughter, Lucy, are in good health. Beseeches Henry to send for her. Notes that she has forwarded six or seven letters to Henry.