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to Henry Knox

Lucy writes a love letter to her husband: "Is it possible, is there a dawn of hope, may I expect to be again blessed with him who forms a part of my very soul, whose presence I esteem the greatest good that this world can afford." Dreads that...

GLC02437.00614

to Henry Knox

Discusses her poor health, explains why she did not write for three posts, and laments their separation. Seeks verification of a rumor that General William Howe met the same fate as General John Burgoyne. Letter dated below signature as 6 November...

GLC02437.00480

to Henry Knox

Expresses her love for him. Says she was recently inoculated, just as William Knox left town. Expects more letters from him. Sends him "stocks" and plans to send more along with a waistcoat. Mentions that she wrote the letter "with a pen of my...

GLC02437.00575

to Henry Knox

Says she and Mr. [Benjamin] Hichborn have completed "the affair of the house" for 5,500 pounds. Says the transaction pains her, though is sure her father will approve once he knows the circumstances. Is worried, however, that others may see Henry...

GLC02437.00565

to Henry Knox

In response to her husbands recent illness, pleads with him to attend to his health. Worries about Henry's exposure to enemies. Thanks him for his expressions of love and comments on their baby's health. Requests updates on British activities....

GLC02437.00409

to Henry Knox

Has heard from Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth that Lord Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown had occurred, or would shortly. She has received his letter of 16 October 1781 and is awaiting the next, which Knox wrote on 19 October 1781 (see GLC02437.01231...

GLC02437.01257

to Henry Knox

Writes that Martha Washington and Nellie Calvert Custis received letters from their husbands letting them know how they are and what is happening in the war. Chastises Henry for not writing. She misses their daughter Lucy, who was living in...

GLC02437.01230

to Henry Knox

Written by a widow of a dead soldier [Captain Lieutenant Baxter Howe] to Brigadier General Knox. Thanks Knox for his kind words and concern after the loss of her husband. Knox seems to have taken care of Mr. Howe's personal effects for Mary. Says she...

GLC02437.01362

to Henry Knox

Has received letter from Knox, which to her "unspeakable mortification" relates that he will be away from her for several days longer. Apologizes for not writing frequently, but explains that she constantly expected his return. Also mentions that...

GLC02437.01383

to Henry Knox

Mrs. Attwood (nee Ten eyck) writes to ask Knox for a permit to travel from New York to New Jersey for the improvement of her health, and also to visit her sister who is staying at "Raritan at Mrs. Van Wyck's."

GLC02437.01387

to Henry Knox

Notes the "very kind reception from the good Lady of this place" [Martha Washington]. Gives news about their daughter Lucy, who is staying in Philadelphia. Colonel Clement Biddle and his wife will see her each Sunday. Pertinent correspondence will...

GLC02437.01199

to Henry Knox

Dines with Colonel P. R. [possibly Peter R.] Livingston. Chastises Henry for not writing to her "by every possible opportunity." Remarks on Henry's birthday the previous day, and her birthday the following Thursday. Plans to depart 27 July for...

GLC02437.01091

to Henry Knox

Chastises her husband for not writing. Asks Henry when she will see him and why he has not written. The Continental Army was then involved in the siege of Yorktown.

GLC02437.01214

to Henry Knox

Written by Lucy the wife of Brigadier General Knox, to her husband. Reports that four posts have come and gone without a letter from him. Says General Benjamin Lincoln also came from his quarters without any remembrances from him. Claims "this is...

GLC02437.01129

[Quaker Manumission]

"I Sarah Yeardley Widow of the township of Lower Makefield in Bucks County & Province of Pennsylvania do hereby set free from bondage, my Negroe Man Named Daniel Cuffy aged about fifty five years..." Partially printed with manuscript accomplishment.

GLC09071

[Certificate of approval for the conduct of John Popkin]

States the subscribers approve of Lieutenant Colonel John Popkin's conduct in "leaving our state notes in Boston to be Exchang'd into Current Money..." Certifies the above statement as a copy, written three years prior on 4 August, at West Point....

GLC02437.02364

to Henry Knox

Knox's mother-in-law thanks Knox for his efforts to "secure as much as possible of my late Husband's Estate for the benefit of my family." Discusses details of the estate, land situated in the United States. Reports on her own happiness, living...

GLC02437.03051

to Lucy Knox

Discusses financial arrangements regarding the settlement of the Flucker estate. Is happy Mrs. Knox now seems to believe she acted for the best. Discusses Mr. [James] Webber and Mr. [Thomas] Longman, agents who are working with them to settle debts...

GLC02437.03443

to Henry Knox

Knox's wife, Lucy, reports that Captain Callahan was unable to hire artisans from England: "the sentiments of the english are so oppos'd to that class of persons coming out that he feared to make the attempt." Has received no recent news of William...

GLC02437.03148

[Materials related to Mary Katherine Goddard] [Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection of materials related to Mary Katherine Goddard dated 1789. Pertains to her dismissal as the Postmaster of Baltimore. Consists of four documents that stated the grounds of her dismissal and petition to have her reinstated and letters. These...

GLC09756

to his excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States

One letter addressed to George Washington from Mary Katherine Goddard dated December 23, 1789. Pertains to reinstating Mary Katherine Goddard as the Postmaster General in Baltimore. Claims that she had not committed misconduct in her position. and...

GLC09756.02

A schedule of the monies received in quarterly payments, at the Baltimore post-office

One copy of a schedule for monies addressed to George Washington dated December 23, 1789. Contains a list of quarterly payments made at the Baltimore Post Office between January 1776 to April 1781. This was included in her case of evidence to support...

GLC09756.03

[Five letters to family members][Decimalized .01-.05]

Five letters to family members including Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler, and Mrs. Philip J. Schuyler.

GLC09629

to Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton

Angelica writes to her sister Elizabeth to announce that she will be coming to America in the spring as her health is good and all preparations are made. She mentions a Lady of both of theirs acquaintance and her lack of politeness in reciprocating...

GLC09629.01

to Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler

A letter from Angelica to her Mother. Angelica mentions her Father and a letter he sent mentioning her mother is healthy again and looks better. She mentions sending seeds that her father asked for. Angelica also mentions that there is a possibility...

GLC09629.02