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Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06644 Author/Creator: Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801 Place Written: Wilmington, Delaware Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 28, 1796 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Regrets living so far from her dearest friends. Writes at length about her hopes that Knox will make good on his promise and help take care of her and her children. Has spoken to several friends on the subject, including General [David] Cobb, and they support her asking for Knox's help achieving justice for her children. Also discusses paying a debt she owes Knox.

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Cobb, David, 1748-1830

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