Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00616 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Middlebrook, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 June 1777 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 32.1 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy
Begins with expressions of his love for Lucy, his wife. Describes his devotion to his country, the only thing that keeps him from Lucy. Discusses possible enemy movement and location. Praises his troops. Writes, "With the blessing of Heaven I have great hopes in the cause- of this Campaign that we shall do something clever..." Refers to Silas Deane and the possible appointment of Phillipe du Coudray at the head of Continental artillery: "the Congress ... have resolved that Mr Dean has exceeded his Commission and that they cannot satisfy his treaty with Mr. DeCoudier..."
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