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Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801 to Lucy Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05760 Author/Creator: Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801 Place Written: Hingham, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 December 1792 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 22.6 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Describes how her son Tom is feeling unwell and discusses his illness. Expresses her wish to see "my Dear Brother and Lucy with the little Flock" though states that she cannot travel at the moment. Continues with news of family and mutual acquaintances.

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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