Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Knox

GLC02437.00768

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GLC#
GLC02437.00768-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
4 June 1779
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to William Knox
Place Written
New Jersey
Pagination
2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 18.9 cm, Width: 14 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Reports that Continental troops are moving toward the British on the North (Hudson) River. Discusses William's upcoming voyage, a mercantile venture to Holland. Declares, "From the high Spirits of our troops, their discipline, and equipments, I think if we come into contact with the Enemy we shall at least do justice to ourselves and Country whatever may be the Event." Mentions Lucy Knox and their daughters (Lucy and Julia). Notes that the Winslow sisters have not yet left for Boston.

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