Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824 to William Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10005 Author/Creator: Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824 Place Written: New Haven, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 August 1776 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 33 cm, Width: 24.6 cm Order a Copy
Knox writes to her brother-in-law: "we are now upon the eve of something decisive- the enemy have landed a number of men some say six thousand upon long island- we have a report to day- that- they have been ambushed and greatly weakened- but so far is certain- that a skirmish has happened upon the island that a reinforcement from the main body have gone over..." Reports that General John Sullivan has replaced Nathanael Greene as commander of troops on Long Island, noting that Greene is dangerously ill. Mentions a violent storm that occurred over New York City, killing five men, four of whom were officers. Her baby, Lucy, is doing well. Hopes Lucy will have a chance to grow up surrounded by family.
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