February 8, 1801

Hayer, Martha, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Inquires why she has not heard form her. Discusses various people and friends. Also inquires after Knox's mother and father.

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15 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Expresses thanks for their ability to communicate while separated and is looking forward to their future together. Philosophically expresses hopes that reason and religion will someday dictate man's actions. Writes that he "will make a very family man when peace shall again bless this...Country." Discusses their own troops strength and activities. Also comments on the Hessians and the British, and writes passionately about being wronged by and separating from the British. Comments on Lucy's account with a man named Peter. Reassures her that his health has improved.…

GLC02437.00419

6 March 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Expresses his love for her and his sadness at being forced to part again. Mentions his travel plans as well. After months apart the couple was finally able to see each other when Washington sent Knox to Boston to recruit men and examine artillery production. But Knox could only stay a few days before he had to rush on to the next stop on his trip.

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February 5, 1787

Harwood, Hannah, F.U., fl. 1774-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Mentions frequent correspondence with Mr. Jephson, but is sad to note her lack of friends and relatives in London. Wishes to be near her sister and is almost tempted to take the voyage to America. Asks whether Mrs. Knox will send her one of her daughters for companionship; promises to treat her with "a mother…

GLC02437.03443

7 September 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Indicates that military activities in New York are disrupting the mail. Thanks her for the kindness of her last letter. Reports little activities since the retreat in the Battle of Long Island. Criticizes the promotions that have been made because the army needs "men capable of great Ideas & who are acquainted with military matters." Fears George Washington is bearing too great a load of leadership. Indicates that General Nathanael Greene is recovering from illness. Hopes General Charles Lee arrives soon. Discusses treatment of prisoners, the honor of war, and his desire to not make…

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15 October 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Written from camp 24 miles from Philadelphia. Sends this letter by Captain Randall, who had "the misfortune to be again made a prisoner after being slightly wounded in 7 or 8 places." Asks why she has not mentioned a gold watch he sent, worrying that the watch has been lost or stolen. Addresses Lucy's concerns regarding their future provision, assuring her to trust God. Reports that Continental defense along the Delaware River has hampered British shipping to and from Philadelphia: "If the enemy cannot get their shipping up Philadelphia is one of the most ineligible…

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January 10,1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Has just received her letter and assures her "my heart is yours although my Country demands my poor pittance to endevor to rescue her from barbarity." Feels this barbarity, exemplified by Indians slaughtering innocents, enslaved people killing their masters, and the general desolation caused by the Hessian mercenaries is all a result of British tyranny. Chastises the "boasted humanity of these people who calls themselves the mother Country!" Repeatedly expresses his love and longing for her. Warns her to "take care of your heart" with Colonel Stewart who will deliver this letter. States…

GLC02437.00517

12 August 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Written in camp twenty miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Expresses his happiness that Lucy has spent time in Newburyport, Massachusetts: "The Gentlemen there with whom I am acquainted, are in my opinion some of the most virtuous public spirited, patriots on the Continent." Reports that British General William Howe might be sailing toward the Chesapeake Bay. Disbelieves the Chesapeake is Howe's target. Asserts instead that Howe intends to sail for the North River (the Hudson) or Philadelphia. Discusses Howe's movements and comments on the extremely hot weather.…

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26 July 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Complains that though the post has arrived, he has not received any letters from his wife. Laments that he was not able to visit her. Mentions the Izard family arriving in a few days. Free frank stamped as "Free" and signed by Henry Knox.

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12 November 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Does not yet know the exact day he will set out to return to Thomaston. Must wait for the arrival of Colonel [likely Israel] Thorndike to negotiate a deal. Will send his son [Henry Jackson Knox] home with money to pay the workmen.

GLC02437.07982

1 November 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Mentions problems with the post. Discusses the Battle of White Plains. Notes his belief that the British are planning to attempt a decisive attack. Thinks she should spend the winter in Boston and if she agrees he will send William Knox to escort her.

GLC02437.00479

8 June 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Written from "Elizabeth Town," Elizabeth, New Jersey. Writes to tell Mrs. Knox that he has successfully completed his business in New York and is on his way back to Philadelphia. Will write her a longer letter when he arrives in Philadelphia. Received her letter from 3 June.

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29 June 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Written at Camp Middlebrook. Knox writes, "Pity it is that lovers so exceedingly attached to each other as we are should be separated by the horrors of War." Discusses Lord Sterling's movement at Amboy (Perth Amboy, New Jersey) and Westfield, New Jersey. Expects the British to attack on the North River (the Hudson).

GLC02437.00618

17 August 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Discusses leaving for St. George's today. Expects a lot of trouble but hopes to persevere over the difficulties. Speaks of a visit he had with their son (possibly Henry Jackson Knox). Discusses his son's recent behavior and the grief he is causing him. Writes a little note to his wife and each of his children expressing his love and how much he cares for them.

GLC02437.06176

25 November 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Knox writes, "I am unhappy to the last degree that you should suppose in the least that my affection for you is diminish [sic]- my God knows how much I suffer for your sake how much anxiety I go thro this you may rely upon my dearest Love that I have no other affection on earth..." Hopes to see her sometime during the upcoming winter.

GLC02437.00666

January 30, 1793

Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Has had letters written this week, but has had no opportunity to send them to Boston. Has gotten all his bedding, except the bottom layer. Reports they had a "Civic feast" in Boston. Wonders if there was one in Philadelphia. Place written assumed to be Hingham, Massachusetts from GLC02437.05792, which states Henry Jackson Knox was staying with his aunt and uncle there.

GLC02437.05800

30 April 1777

Isaacs, Ralph, 1741-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Writes that his health has improved, and his wife is recovering from smallpox. Details the Battle of Ridgefield (27 April 1777) and the British actions leading up to it. Says British troops landed near Norwalk, marched to Danbury, and there destroyed Continental stores. Then relates how General Wooster and his men fought the British with "justice and bravery," but Wooster received a wound that he thinks may prove fatal. Next the British engaged General Arnold's forces, with both sides suffering heavy losses, his friend doctor Attwater of New Hampshire among them. Pierpont Edwards and "…

GLC02437.00581

27 July 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Knox writes his wife that he wishes to be reunited with her before she receives his letter. He writes that he has arrived from Providence and that their "son sailed from Newport in Capt. Libbey at one oClock, and as the wind was fair until this morning he just have gotten as far as the vineyard." Talks about how he will be doing business for a few more days in Boston.

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16 November 1775

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Writes lovingly to his wife. Discusses his journey to visit her, getting caught in a violent storm, and expecting to see her tomorrow night. Explains that George Washington has ordered him to go to Fort Ticonderoga. Knox, having recently been appointed head of the artillery, was sent to Ticonderoga to inspect and bring back to Cambridge the British artillery captured there by a force led by Ethan Allen on 15 May 1775.

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1 September 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Reports that the British have landed at Head of Elk, Maryland (present day Elkton), twenty miles from Knox's location. Writes, "...we shall remain here a few days and if they will not come to us we shall go to them... it is suppos'd the enemy intend for Philadelphia if so they will meet with a stout opposition." Relates he is serving on a Court Martial. In closing, writes "my soul is intimately connected with yours."

GLC02437.00646

6 November 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Urges her to cheer up and look to the future: "Providence,...is [missing text] excellent rock to rest upon." Discusses overcoming recent ill health. Reiterates that he thinks she should spend the winter in Boston. Explains that the British army seems to be retiring, but it might be a feint. If the British head to New Jersey or Philadelphia, Knox must follow. Discusses the battle in White Plains. Mentions problems with the post.

GLC02437.00481

30 August 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Expresses his happiness and relief to hear that the family is doing well and is healthy. Mentions that he is happy to hear that his son, Henry Jackson Knox, is still at Hingham and that he should remain there for the winter. States that he "must go to the Province of main [sic, Maine] the next year or we must be content to be extremely poor - the modifcations of our interest there is of the greatest importance to our future happiness."

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