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- GLC#
- GLC02437.00384-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 18 July 1776
- Author/Creator
- Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
- Title
- to Lucy Knox
- Place Written
- New York, New York
- Pagination
- 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 31.8 cm, Width: 18.2 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Indicates that this letter will be delivered by Mrs. Jonathan Pollard, who will bring other supplies with her. Apologizes for taking a harsh tone with Lucy in letters written earlier in the month. Expresses his desire for frequent communication with her. Criticizes Mrs. Jonathan Pollard for worrying about things that are out of her control. Showing his religious beliefs, Knox thinks such an unhappy person has not "drank of the streams of virtue and piety." Knox believes that unforeseen misfortunes in life and war should be weathered with "Fortitude and patience." Reaffirms his love for Lucy.
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