Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00413 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 August 1776 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 31.7 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy
Comments on their correspondence habits. Asks William to inform the wife of James Lovell that her husband would be released from the British in a prisoner exchange. Discusses British forces amassing in New York and preparing for an attack. Discusses the gravity of the situation at length. States "I shrink and tremble at the Importance of our present conduct."
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