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Flucker, Sarah Lyons, fl. 1784-1794 to [Henry Knox] [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08243 Author/Creator: Flucker, Sarah Lyons, fl. 1784-1794 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter Date: circa 1793-1796 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 23.1 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Discusses her children whom she calls her "little dependents" and thanks the recipient (most likely Henry Knox) for the care she and her family has received. Mentions a possible war with England and several mutual acquaintances.

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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