January 10, 1807

Morton, Perez, 1751-1837

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Resolution of the Massachusetts House of Representatives]

Resolution of the Massachusetts House of Representatives that they "do sincerely condole with the afflicted relatives in the death of Major General Henry Knox; - That his honorable discharge of the duties of a statesman & citizen entitle him to public appropabtion and reward; His memory shall sweetly dwell in the records of history among those heroes, who have died,- blest with the honors of their country." Also resolve that this resolution will be sent to Mrs. Lucy Knox. Signed by Perez Morton as Speaker, and C.P. Sumner as Clerk.

GLC02437.08055

January 10, 1807

Morton, Perez, 1751-1837

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Writes that he is glad to be able, as Speaker of the House of Representatives, to transmit to Lucy the condolences of the House (see GLC02437.08055). Stresses that he was so beloved that the resolution was unanimous among house members. Believes that community support will soften the blow to Lucy and to Knox's friends, as they will know how highly the community thought of Knox.

GLC02437.08056

January 18, 1807

Morton, Perez, 1751-1837

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Copy of GLC02437.08056.

GLC02437.08057