Knox, Andrew, 1835-? to Sarah Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.20.04 Author/Creator: Knox, Andrew, 1835-? Place Written: Harrison's Landing, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 August 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.3 x 25.4 cm. Order a Copy
Knox writes to his wife from Harrison's Landing. Expresses concern for her health. Inquires how the new baby is doing. Mentions he sent her ten dollars. States he is watching for Rebel gunboats. Expects to move on to Malvern Hill soon. Complains of the heat and mosquitoes. Refers to a talk he had with Union General George McClellan "...about the niggers that were marching for us."
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