Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00544 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Springfield, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 March 1777 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 22.6 x 16.7 cm. Order a Copy
Expresses his love for her and his sadness at being forced to part again. Mentions his travel plans as well. After months apart the couple was finally able to see each other when Washington sent Knox to Boston to recruit men and examine artillery production. But Knox could only stay a few days before he had to rush on to the next stop on his trip.
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