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Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05956 Author/Creator: Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 November 1793 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 23.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Addressed to "My Best and dearest friend." Reports that the day she left Henry, she arrived in New York to a great reception. Says her enjoyment is clouded by her fear Henry will be exposed to the yellow fever. Expresses displeasure at the thought of their continued separation. Reports that "an express arrived here yesterday for Dr. Stevens to attend Colo. Hamilton supposed in the yellow fever." Tells him to remember his promise not to return to Philadelphia. Asks about Augusta (possibly Augusta Dearborn, daughter of Henry Dearborn). "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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