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- GLC#
- GLC02437.00515-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 8 January 1777
- Author/Creator
- Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
- Title
- to William Knox
- Place Written
- Morristown, New Jersey
- Pagination
- 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 26 cm, Width: 21.4 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Explains that his letters may be short, but he still loves his brother. Feels God has favourably turned "the tide of our affair." Knows that war is hard, and has prepared himself for losses either "public or personal." Hopes to hear from William more often, though admits the mail is difficult. Thinks that Lucy should sell the horses if she winters in Boston. Dated 1776, but written 1777.
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