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Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824 to William Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00448 Author/Creator: Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824 Place Written: New Haven, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 September 1776 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 20.8 cm, Width: 16.4 cm Order a Copy

Assures William that his brother Henry has not been taken prisoner in the Battle of Harlem Heights (September 16, 1776), despite reports to the contrary. Explains the misunderstanding through an account of the Continental Army's evacuation of New York City. Indicates that she will be coming to Boston.

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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