Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker (fl. 1784-1801) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06738 Author/Creator: Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker (fl. 1784-1801) Place Written: Wilmington, Delaware Type: Autograph letter Date: 12 May 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 24.6 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Signature was clipped, but handwriting suggests the author is Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez, Knox's sister-in-law. Was unable to forward the power of attorney to Knox via Mr. [Christopher] Gore, who returned to Boston earlier than she expected. Discusses her children's inheritance of a portion of the Waldo patent lands. Mentions that she would like Mr. [Christopher] Gore, Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth, and her husband Mr. Beaumez to act as trustees. Touches on family gossip. Sends her love to Knox, his wife, and their children, Lucy, Julia, Washington and Caroline.
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