Knox, Lucy Flucker (ca. 1756-1824) to Sarah Lyons Flucker
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03991 Author/Creator: Knox, Lucy Flucker (ca. 1756-1824) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 October 1788 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.3 x 17.8 cm. Order a Copy
Lucy writes to her sister-in-law in Antigua. Notes that the Thybou family, now in New York, are returning to Antigua. Lucy transmits this letter with the Thybous, along with a barrel of beef, "being told that good beef cannot be purchased in your island." Is eager to hear from Sarah after the "dog days." Remarks that Henry is visiting their lands (in present-day Maine). Sends her regards to Sarah's children.
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