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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06686 Author/Creator: Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801 Place Written: Wilmington, Delaware Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 April 1796 Pagination: 3 p. : docket : address ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Discusses Knox's recent letter. Thanks him for his concern about her children. Comments on possible appointments to the public service of two of their acquaintances. Expresses concern and sympathy with Knox over his son's recent difficulties. Mentions her happiness with her new husband and sends regards from him.

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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