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to Henry Knox

Mrs. Beaumez writes to Knox about her sons Francis and Thomas and where their military orders might send them. She hoped they could be both sent to England, but she has heard that Thomas should be with the American convoy and Francis sent to India....

GLC02437.07370

to Francis and Thomas Flucker

Expresses her disappointment and anxiety at not hearing from her sons.

GLC02437.07019

to Francis and Thomas Flucker

Describes her health and life in Calcutta.

GLC02437.07026

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes about a young man traveling to America on the ship carrying this letter and discusses her daughter Harriette's health as well as the rest of her family.

GLC02437.07085

to Lucy Knox

Writes that she is doing much better, since she was suffering from an illness. Her son was ill as well. Mentions that Henry, presumably Henry Jackson Knox, spent some time with her and is now out with his cousins, though he will be back in time for...

GLC02437.05753

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Initialled by Flucker. Written to the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Reference's Lucy's letter of 2 April, which was delivered by Catharine Greene's son. Is sad that Henry Knox is ill. Expresses her affection for him. Says she is fatigued and...

GLC02437.05868

to Lucy Knox

Describes how her son Tom is feeling unwell and discusses his illness. Expresses her wish to see "my Dear Brother and Lucy with the little Flock" though states that she cannot travel at the moment. Continues with news of family and mutual...

GLC02437.05760

to Lucy Knox

Apologizes for not replying to Lucy's earlier letters. Updates Lucy about Henry Knox, Lucy's and Henry's son, and his upcoming travel plans. Notes Henry is "disposed to indulge his taste now in a pretty expensive style - and reconciles it with the...

GLC02437.05776

to Lucy Knox

Reports that Henry Jackson Knox has returned in perfect health. He was satisfied with his trip to Boston. As Lucy is anxious about his hearing, she reports that "I think it is far better than I have known it." Says his hair is long and thick, but...

GLC02437.05792

to Lucy Knox

Says she has been very ill as of late and that her mind was "fried from anxiety." Says the weather has been good the past few days and that the roads are probably passable. Wants to get home soon to see her boys. Has heard they are well though....

GLC02437.05853

to Lucy Knox

Discusses her upcoming travels to England and the West Indies. Mentions Henry [Jackson Knox] (Lucy's son) was in Boston, Massachusetts for vacation and is on his way back to school. Sarah Lyons Flucker was Lucy's sister-in-law.

GLC02437.06089

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes to Lucy Knox, daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Received no letter from Lucy and fears she is angry. References a letter from Mrs. Kerby from Antigua, and sends it to Lucy for her amusement (see GLC02437.05882). Asks Lucy to send some muslin...

GLC02437.05890

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Apologizes for her silence. Says when she returned home she was not well and that she found Madge lame from her rheumatism. Her home was in a disorder. She was distracted by the need to prepare the house for visitors staying with her during the...

GLC02437.05866

to Henry Knox

Expresses her pleasure over their upcoming meeting. Mentions Thomas [Flucker?] has been in a great deal of pain from his accident (from falling into boiling water). Comments the wound proved far worst than everyone first thought. Notes he can now...

GLC02437.06148

to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Discusses a journey (possibly a permanent move?) she will soon be taking with her brother (likely Henry Knox, her brother-in-law). Mentions she is worried about leaving her children behind. Appears to be discussing a problem or difficulty that Lucy...

GLC02437.06213

to Lucy Knox

Explains her long silence is the result of the indisposition of her children. Describes an accident where Thomas [Flucker?] (possibly her son or husband) fell into boiling water. Mentions the doctor says he is out of danger but she is still...

GLC02437.06129

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has another daughter and that his wife Lucy is doing well. Writes that "the little Stranger is truly the largest - and finest Child I ever saw - and is already much endeared to us all and the alarm she occasioned last night -...

GLC02437.05618

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses how she has not heard from her sons in a while and since being apart from them for more than two years, feels like a stranger to them. Also discusses some business matters.

GLC02437.08224

to Lucy Knox

Writes a disheartened letter to Mrs. [Lucy?] Knox. States her spirits are depressed over her anxiety for her loved ones in America.

GLC02437.09902