Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00515 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Morristown, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 January 1777 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 26 cm. x 21.4 cm. Order a Copy
Explains that his letters may be short, but he still loves his brother. Feels God has favourably turned "the tide of our affair." Knows that war is hard, and has prepared himself for losses either "public or personal." Hopes to hear from William more often, though admits the mail is difficult. Thinks that Lucy should sell the horses if she winters in Boston. Dated 1776, but written 1777.
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Morris Town January 8 1776
My dear Brother,
Altho I do not write you Long Letters yet you must not impute it to the Want of Affection in me - I often reflect upon us being all of the family here left and Sometimes tremble at the Idea which [text loss] you in any danger God in his good providence has pleas'd to turn the tide of our affairs which I hope will end with the full and complete driving our enemies out of this Country - I know full well the precarious advantages gaind in War and am prepar'd in my mind for the most adverse strokes, whether public or personal - It is a long time since I had the pleasure of [having] [2] a line from you - I wish to hear from you often but the precarious mode of conveyance has been such that you must be excuzed it Lucy is gone to Boston I think she had better sell the horses this Winter or the Keeping must be very expensive -
Adieu my dear Brother remember me in your prayers HKnox
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