Hager, Martha, fl. 1799 to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09868 Author/Creator: Hager, Martha, fl. 1799 Place Written: North Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 October 1803 Pagination: 4 p. : address : docket ; Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy
Writes to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Appears to discuss a situation Knox had previously written about. Also describes Knox's family reputation and wealth, and comments spectators will always talk. Describes how much she misses Knox and another friend of hers. Written from North Island, near Georgetown, South Carolina.
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