Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00198 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Watertown, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 July 1775 Pagination: 2 p. : address : Height: 19 cm, Width: 15.4 cm Order a Copy
Longs to see her and expects to the following week. Expresses esteem for generals George Washington and Charles Lee. Of Washington, he writes: "General Washington fills his place with vast ease and dignity & dispenses happiness all around him." Of Lee: "Genl Lee will become very popular soon." Reports that he is going to visit Washington this evening.
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