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- GLC#
- GLC02437.00437-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 5 September 1776
- Author/Creator
- Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
- Title
- to Lucy Knox
- Place Written
- New York, New York
- Pagination
- 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 33.3 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Praises his wife. Discusses the war, claiming it will reveal "cowardice treachery ingratitude." His is optimistic about the Continental Army's position in New York. He is in good spirits. Denounces the Continental Congress for not funding the army properly, arguing that a few minor defeats will benefit the revolution by forcing them to alter their administration of the war. He wants there to be a standing army. Argues that the militia spreads panic. Looks forward to "conjugal bliss" with Lucy at the end of the war.
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