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to William Knox

Discusses his desire to maintain correspondence with William but has had difficulty keeping up with the sailing schedule for ships headed to William's location. Comments on the recently concluded session of Congress. Relates that Mrs. Knox, Mrs....

GLC02437.05465

to Henry Knox

Writes that they all arrived safely in Dorchester and found the house almost ready (Lucy Knox and Sarah Lyons Flucker and their children came to stay with Jackson). They decided to stay there; they only lacked blankets, but Jackson procured them....

GLC02437.05473

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes to her niece Lucy Flucker Knox (daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox) informing her that she received her letter from Shrewsbury. Mentions being in Boston, and discusses the weather and mutual acquaintances.

GLC02437.05652

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 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 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 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 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 Knox

Written to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Page two also has an appended note from Henry Jackson Knox, the son of Lucy and Henry. The note is signed by Henry and says "love to all." Sarah writes that the family is well. Was...

GLC02437.05917

to Lucy Knox

Initialled by Sarah Lyons Flucker. This is written to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. References Lucy's letter of 28 August. Sarah is concerned for the health of the Knox family because of the yellow fever outbreak. Tells her "Do...

GLC02437.05924

to Lucy Knox

Written to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Lucy and Henry Knox. Apologizes for the short letter as Mrs. Lincoln is going to Boston "and will call for my Commissions in twenty Minutes." Thanks Lucy for her letter of 28 November. Is happy to report that...

GLC02437.05998

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes to her sister-in-law. Reports her daughter Henrietta has much recovered. Says she has recently been sick, but feels better because the weather is nicer today. Will not be visiting soon.

GLC02437.06010

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Went to see the play "Belle Stratagem" on Monday but says there was "no Prince" - a reference to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent (see GLC02437.06042) - because of the rowdy audience. Reports that whenever the box door was opened "there was an alarming...

GLC02437.06034

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 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 Lucy Knox

Discusses her recent recovery from an illness, her trip to Barbuda with the Commodore and some friends, and the local fauna. Comments that the Governor's situation there is not enviable. He only has "one other White Inhabitant on the Island to...

GLC02437.04573

to Lucy Knox

Discusses the hurricane season and other extreme weather conditions in Antigua, such as a lengthy drought which caused cattle to die from want of drink. Speaks briefly about the natural features of the island that she does like. Explains her hope...

GLC02437.04381

to Lucy Knox

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...

GLC02437.05474

to Lucy Knox

Writes that he expects she will receive this letter when she arrives in Boston. Discusses her travels and visits with friends, as well as the weather. Remarks at length that he is concerned about the safety of her and the children en route to...

GLC02437.05464

to Lucy Knox

Writes that he is happy to inform Lucy that he has recovered from his illness. Will be shipping to Boston several items she and Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker and the children requested. Address leaf bears the scarce franking signature of Knox.

GLC02437.05476

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for previous correspondence, and for being the caretaker of her children while they are in America. Discusses land in American inherited from her parents, Hannah and Thomas Flucker. Remarks that a great part of money from the...

GLC02437.03922

to Henry Knox

Flucker, sister-in-law to Lucy Knox, writes about her children's health and well-being. Discusses the importance of good education and mentions that she plans to take her two sons, along with Mrs. Knox and her son, Henry, to look at a school. Hopes...

GLC02437.05488