Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00125 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript letter Date: 1773 and 7 March 1774 Pagination: 3p. ; 22.8 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy
Later copy of two love letters from Henry Knox to Lucy Flucker (Knox) written during their courtship. In the first, Knox complains of not receiving a message from Lucy, expresses his affection, and attempts to solidify plans for a meeting at a coffee house the following day. The second is an even more impassioned love letter in which he longs to see Lucy, asks if she has spoken with her father about their relationship, expresses anxiety over the unknown, and urges Lucy to never distrust his love. Refers to Lucy as Speria and himself as Fidelio. Henry and Lucy wed in June 1774.
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