Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05488 Author/Creator: Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801 Place Written: Dorchester, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 June 1792 Pagination: 6 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.6 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy
Flucker, sister-in-law to Lucy Knox, writes about her children's health and well-being. Discusses the importance of good education and mentions that she plans to take her two sons, along with Mrs. Knox and her son, Henry, to look at a school. Hopes Knox will recommend her children for admittance. Speaks of her thankfulness that the Knoxes have been so kind and accepting of her and her family. Comments on their vacation visiting Henry Jackson in Dorchester, and mentions all the friends they have been able to see.
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