May 13, 1799

Hager, Martha, fl. 1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Writes to her friend Lucy Knox (Henry and Lucy Knox's daughter). Discusses her family and says she is finally feeling well. Mentions her last remaining brother died in November from sickness. Comments her composure and health has gradually returned and she is now peaceful. Circa date inferred from Lucy Knox's life span.

GLC02437.09893

February 2, 1799

Hager, Martha, fl. 1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes a sad letter to Lucy Knox about the recent deaths in her family. Says her father and two brothers have died and her only remaining brother is sick. Writes she fears he will not make it and does not believe her mother will be around much longer either. Asks for Knox prayers and wishes her family well. Letter is addressed to "Miss Knox," likely referring to Lucy Flucker Knox, daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Written from North Santee, present day Santee, South Carolina.

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22 April 1799

Hager, Martha, fl. 1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox

Complains about Knox not writing her. Mentions how isolated they are from everyone. Speaks of mutual acquaintances of theirs. Also discusses the recent deaths and sicknesses in her family. Letter is addressed to "Miss Knox," likely referring to Lucy Flucker Knox, daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Written from North Santee, present day Santee, South Carolina.

GLC02437.09860

6 June 1799

Hager, Martha, fl. 1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox

Discusses the hard times her family is experiencing. Mentions her mother is still ill and is expected to die soon. Notes her brother's (the only remaining brother out of three) health is still precarious and all of her sisters have had fevers this summer. Discusses her options if she loses both her brother and mother and appears to hint at her wish to live alone if she cannot remain with her sisters. Written from North Santee, present day Santee, South Carolina.

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8 October 1803

Hager, Martha, fl. 1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Writes to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Appears to discuss a situation Knox had previously written about. Also describes Knox's family reputation and wealth, and comments spectators will always talk. Describes how much she misses Knox and another friend of hers. Written from North Island, near Georgetown, South Carolina.

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