Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00480 Author/Creator: Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 November 1776 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 31.7 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy
Discusses her poor health, explains why she did not write for three posts, and laments their separation. Seeks verification of a rumor that General William Howe met the same fate as General John Burgoyne. Letter dated below signature as 6 November. Year inferred from content.
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