Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01114 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Dobb's Ferry, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 August 1781 Pagination: 4 p. ; 23 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Written by Brigadier General Knox to his wife Lucy from camp near Dobbs Ferry. References receiving three letters from her, dated 23, 26, and 30 July 1781. Expresses his happiness upon reading them and says "The longer the War lasts the more sick am I of it and sigh for domestic felicity with my Lucy." Remembers that her birthday was yesterday and claims he "petitioned heaven to grant us the happiness of continuing our union." Wants to know how long she will remain at Colonel Duer's. Says if she can get to New Windsor, he might be able to visit her. Tells her that "I cannot explain to your the exact plan of the campaign. we dont know it ourselves. You know what we wish, but we hope more at present than we believe." Mentions receiving a letter from his brother in Boston. This letter has discoloration, possibly from water damage, in three sections. Some tears or bug damage have also been repaired on pages 3 and 4.
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