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Knox, Andrew, 1835-? to Sarah Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.20.05 Author/Creator: Knox, Andrew, 1835-? Place Written: Harrison's Landing, Virginia Type: Autograph letter Date: 18 August 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.6 x 26.2 cm. Order a Copy

Knox writes to his wife from Harrison's Landing. Complains about her scarce letters and wonders if it is because she is sick. Expresses anger about nephew George F. Knox enlisting because so many men are dying daily. Recommends George tries to get out of the company he is assigned to because it is comprised of inexperienced young boys. Requests the name of the man who enlisted George and informs he will write to him. Reports he will be moving onto Fredericksburg or Washington, D.C. soon.

Knox, Andrew, fl. 1835
Knox, Sarah, 1842-?
Knox, George F., 1840-?

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