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to Henry Knox

Writes to acquaint Knox with the measures he is taking respecting the purchase of lands in Maine. Discusses financial arrangements he has made with General [Henry] Jackson to compensate for the insolvency of their business associate Mr. [William]...

GLC02437.05400

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

to Henry Knox

Mentions the surprise of the arrival of her son Francis, and declares that it shocked her nerves and caused her to be unable to write to Knox. Thanks him for his friendship. Explains how Major [Samuel] Shaw helped escort her sons on board a ship...

GLC02437.05499

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his friendship and care. States that her finances force her to move to a more inexpensive area, but wishes she could afford to continue living near the Knox family. Discusses her own family finances. Invites Knox and his family to...

GLC02437.05589

to Royal Flint

Forwards a letter for William Duer, regarding land in Massachusetts. Asks Flint to obtain an answer from Duer and to inform Knox himself of Duer's development. Also mentions the status of Madame de Leval's security and payments.

GLC02437.05611

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

Thanks Knox for letting her know that his wife and children arrived in New York safely. Looks forward to hearing "of your arrival at Philadelphia - again in the full enjoyment of Domestick [sic] Bliss." Discusses the weather and her recent travel...

GLC02437.05660

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 Henry Knox

Writes to let Knox know that upon his arrival in London, he tried to locate Mrs. Urquhart but was unable to. Thinks she might be in Jersey; does not, in fact, think she has left her husband. Comments on her situation, and the difficulty one might...

GLC02437.06729

to Hannah Flucker

Writing to his mother-in-law, Knox discusses the lands in the Waldo patent and other business matters.

GLC02437.09103

to Henry Knox

Apologizes profusely to Knox for not writing often enough. Discusses her family and Knox's daughter, Lucy Knox. Also informs him about various other acquaintances. Dated only 16 August, no year. Year range inferred from the life spans of Henry...

GLC02437.09895

to Thomas Flucker

Knox, Commander of West Point, writes to Thomas Flucker, brother of Knox's wife Lucy. Notes that Thomas is still very dear to Lucy, despite the "turbulence of the times" (Lucy's family were Loyalists, and her parents had left America for England at...

GLC02437.10110

to Mrs. Flucker

Writes to thank her for her concern during his illness and to let her know he is now recovered. Expresses concern about unrest in Europe. Hopes that the U.S. will remain "undisturbed notwithstanding the concussions of Europe," but states that "when...

GLC02437.10264

to Nathanael Greene

Since arriving in Philadelphia, has tried to gather a party of about 30 artificers to give to Greene. Discusses Mrs. Greene's trip with their son George Washington Greene to visit Greene at the "high hills of Santee" (the Santee River in South...

GLC02437.01303

to Henry Knox

Written by Major General Greene to Major General Knox. References two letters from Knox. Congratulates him on the birth of his son. Asks how his godson is. In reference to the godchild says, "Such a set of responsers I believe never happened before...

GLC02437.01388

to Catharine Littlefield Greene

Knox writes to Greene, widow of Nathanael Greene. He discusses arrangements made for her son, George Washington Greene, to sail to France by packet. Notes that Mr [Joel] Barlow will attend to George on the packet and will place him under the care of...

GLC02437.03870

to Henry Knox

Contemporary copy of GLC02437.03898. Expresses gratitude for recent arrangements Knox made for her son George Washington Greene to travel to France for his education. Writes, "…your goodness particularly to my little boy has filled me with the most...

GLC02437.03897

to Henry Knox

Mrs. Greene is losing her estate because of her late husband General Nathanael Greene's debts. She tells Knox that, "I am upon the point of sailing to Charleston to consult with Mr. Rutledge about your plan, and that of others - to relieve or rather...

GLC02437.04746

to Henry Knox

Written by Major General Greene to Brigadier General Knox. Marked "private" on address leaf. References Knox's letter of 1 November 1781. Praises Knox and passes along the accolades of Colonel "Light-Horse" Henry Lee "who lately returned from the...

GLC02437.01302

to Catharine Greene

Consoles Mrs. Greene on the death of her husband, General Nathanael Greene. Writes that he planned to console her in person, but due to unforeseen circumstances will be unable to do so. Declares that he loved the General very much, as she knows...

GLC02437.03333

to Nathaniel Gorham

Responds to a previous letter by Gorham. Writes a long letter discussing the proposal to use the arms and stores in Springfield, Massachusetts against the Shays' rebels. Declares that he has not received word from the Governor [probably James...

GLC02437.03391

to Henry Knox

Writes a heartfelt letter in reply to Knox's condolence letter on the death of her husband, General Nathanael Greene (see GLC02437.03333). Declares that thinking of the letter he wrote "draws fresh streams of Blood from My heart," but thanks him for...

GLC02437.03406

to Catharine Littlefield Greene

Discusses Mrs. Greene's financial situation and her children. Mentions the quality of the schools in France as being one of the best, where "the system is admirably adapted to impress the best habits - both of body and mind - Dancing fencing... "...

GLC02437.03649

to Henry Knox

Discusses the difficulties he is having in finding an agent. Mentions asking Rufus Putnam, but he "is so taken up with his Ohio concerns that I cannot prevail on him to undertake it." Has also tried to ask the surveyor, a Mr. DeWit, but he also...

GLC02437.04371

to Henry Knox

Writes to thank Knox for his friendship and support and hopes that he will continue his correspondence with her. When he is unable to write, hopes that his brother will send an occasional letter updating her on the well-being of the Knox family....

GLC02437.04624