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Breck, Anna, fl. 1803-1804 to Miss Lucy Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09867 Author/Creator: Breck, Anna, fl. 1803-1804 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4-18 May 1803 Pagination: 7 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.3 cm, Width: 17.8 cm Order a Copy

Writes a lengthy letter to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Discusses the prospect of finding a future husband and mentions Miss Knox's engagement. Also mentions a situation involving Knox, another lady, and a gentleman (possibly Knox's fiance). Discusses a ball she recently attended and describes the decorations. Writes of various acquaintances and other news she has heard. Letter was written between [4] May 1803 and 18 May 1803.

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Breck, Anna, fl. 1803-1804

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