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to Henry Jackson

Knox's son, Henry Jackson, writes his "Uncle" Henry Jackson of the Knox family's journey from Boston to New York and then from New York to Philadelphia, with a stop at Samuel Ogden's. Tells of a horse that drowned on the journey.

GLC02437.04781

to Henry Knox

Thanks his father for the gun he received. Writes the gun is "the handsomest that ever I saw, I hope I shall not give you any reason to be sorry that you gave it to me." Letter is written in Latin and English.

GLC02437.06096

to Lucy Knox

Has had letters written this week, but has had no opportunity to send them to Boston. Has gotten all his bedding, except the bottom layer. Reports they had a "Civic feast" in Boston. Wonders if there was one in Philadelphia. Place written assumed...

GLC02437.05800

to Henry Knox

Written by Henry Jackson Knox to his father. Is glad his father is coming to Massachusetts in the spring. Expects going home with him to Philadelphia for a week and then returning back north. Wants a pair of handsome shoe buckles as a New Years...

GLC02437.05803

to Lucy Knox

Supposes that General Benjamin Lincoln has already arrived in Philadelphia by now. Hopes Lincoln gave a good account of him. Hopes to see his father in 2 1/2 months and to return with him to Philadelphia. Wants a new hat for the rain as his old...

GLC02437.05796