Harwood, Hannah, F.U., fl. 1774-1796 to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03443 Author/Creator: Harwood, Hannah, F.U., fl. 1774-1796 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 February 1787 Pagination: 4 p. : address : docket ; 23.1 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses financial arrangements regarding the settlement of the Flucker estate. Is happy Mrs. Knox now seems to believe she acted for the best. Discusses Mr. [James] Webber and Mr. [Thomas] Longman, agents who are working with them to settle debts. Mentions frequent correspondence with Mr. Jephson, but is sad to note her lack of friends and relatives in London. Wishes to be near her sister and is almost tempted to take the voyage to America. Asks whether Mrs. Knox will send her one of her daughters for companionship; promises to treat her with "a mother's fondness" and feels she is "capable of forming her morals & conduct." Sends her love to Henry Knox.
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