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to Henry Knox

Discussing Knox's plans to purchase two fifths of the Waldo patent from him and his family. Asks Knox to at least purchase his smaller share, since his family is destitute, and discusses a price.

GLC02437.09238

to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Possibly by Hannah Flucker Urquhart to her sister, Lucy Knox. Discusses the death of her husband (possibly James Urquhart) writing, "Know your superior happiness in having a Dear and good husband to sympathize with you, you have still a comforter...

GLC02437.09453

to Henry Knox

Written from Hallowell, possibly in Maine. Would have visited Knox in Boston if weather permitted; however, due to the snow, he is happy to send Knox a letter. Cannot write a long letter because he is short on paper. Reports on dairies in a region...

GLC02437.07784

to Henry Knox

Written from "Cambden," likely Camden, Maine. Informs Knox that a "poor unfortunate man" named John Thomas has asked the Amity Lodge of the FreeMasons; to recommend him for an appointment as lighthouse-keeper for the new lighthouse at Whitehead...

GLC02437.07806

to unknown

No addressee is listed, but based on previous letters, may be written to Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher, daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Writes a lengthy letter about her life in Paris. Talks about the luxuries of the city, as well as the wealth...

GLC02437.07877