Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lucy Knox [incomplete]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00586 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Morristown, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter Date: 4 May 1777 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 33 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy
Informs Lucy that she has full possession of his heart. Expresses relief that her case of smallpox has improved. Discusses Mr. Bowdoin, possibly a man hired to help Lucy upon the departure of a previous servant or assistant, Mr. Bolling. Discusses the British burning of Danbury, Connecticut, which took place in April 1777. Notes that the loss of stores in Danbury "was very amply made up in the store ship lately taken and carried into Dartmouth." Discusses the possible intentions of British General William Howe, and whether he is bound for Philadelphia or the Hudson River.
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