Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801 to Lucy Knox [incomplete]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06213 Author/Creator: Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801 Place Written: Hingham, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter Date: 30 September 1794 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 23.6 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Discusses a journey (possibly a permanent move?) she will soon be taking with her brother (likely Henry Knox, her brother-in-law). Mentions she is worried about leaving her children behind. Appears to be discussing a problem or difficulty that Lucy Knox is going through. Speaks of the various parties that have taken place. The day was added later in pencil. Letter appears to be missing the last page or pages.
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