Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824 to Mrs. Montgomery
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05330 Author/Creator: Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 March 1792 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 23.4 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy
Has long intended to write and thank Mrs. Montgomery for her kind words during Lucy's time of distress, but has been unready to think about the difficult situation until the present time. Discusses her feelings about the death of her son. Comments that she has found solace in writing this letter, but apologizes for inflicting all of her emotional distress on Mrs. Montgomery. Suggests that Mrs. Montgomery comes to visit.
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