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10 July 1807
The estate of General Henry Knox deceased to Sarah Dunton
List of expenses for Knox's funeral. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08853
7 October 1807
[Account]
List of transactions between Lucy Knox and Thomas Vose. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08854
21 May 1733
Moody, Joseph, fl. 1733
[Rights of inheritance]
Document stating that as Margaret Houghton, wife of Joseph Houghton is the only surviving heir in her family, she will have the rights to the family estate and possessions.
GLC02437.08858
6 March 1732
Payne, John, fl. 1727-1732
[Extracts]
Extracts from two wills. The first is dated 10 October 1729, from the will of John Pitts, settling his estate on his children. The second is dated 5 September 1727 from Susannah Jacobs leaving her legacy to her granddaughter.
GLC02437.08860
21 June 1861
Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863
to Amanda Wilkinson
Wilkinson writes from Camp W. Scott and is glad to hear his wife is doing so well. In a previous letter to him she had discussed her mother, Hannah, her sister, and Hannah's baby visiting her at her new house. States that he arrived in Washington, D...
GLC03523.13.002
7 July 1861
Written from Camp W. Scott. Explains to his wife that he does not know where he is going. Comments that he will go to the Senate and House of Representatives, both of which are in session. Also states that he will see her uncle. Tells his wife that...
GLC03523.13.003
21 September 1861
Writes that he is happy Amanda is staying with her mother and notes she will be cared for there. He is also pleased that her friends are caring for her while he is away. Hopes that he can get out of debt soon so he can send home more money. States...
GLC03523.13.015
1861-1865
Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?
to Frances B. Shiras
An undated note in which Nancy discusses a second pregnancy, possibly the one she had after Daniel's death. Ruminates on mortality.
GLC02429.58
Asks Mrs. Shiras to purchase and send the listed silverware, if she has not yet send him the money from Mr. Brown.
GLC02429.59
2 February 1799
Hager, Martha, fl. 1799
to Lucy Flucker Knox
Writes a sad letter to Lucy Knox about the recent deaths in her family. Says her father and two brothers have died and her only remaining brother is sick. Writes she fears he will not make it and does not believe her mother will be around much...
GLC02437.09859
22 April 1799
Complains about Knox not writing her. Mentions how isolated they are from everyone. Speaks of mutual acquaintances of theirs. Also discusses the recent deaths and sicknesses in her family. Letter is addressed to "Miss Knox," likely referring to Lucy...
GLC02437.09860
6 June 1799
Discusses the hard times her family is experiencing. Mentions her mother is still ill and is expected to die soon. Notes her brother's (the only remaining brother out of three) health is still precarious and all of her sisters have had fevers this...
GLC02437.09863
8 October 1803
to Lucy Knox
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...
GLC02437.09868
circa 1779
to unknown
Appears to be a document describing the estate of the late General Brigadier Samuel Waldo. Notes the estate was divided into parts; two shares went to Samuel Waldo, the eldest son; one share went to Frances Waldo; once share to Hannah Waldo Flucker...
GLC02437.09882
April 30, 1818
[Note]
Appears to be a note about Lucy Knox, wife of the late Henry Knox. Describing her life and character, the note was possibly written as a retrospect after her death. Author and date is not listed. A circa date of 1806-1824 was taken from the death...
GLC02437.09883
circa April 1777
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
to Hannah Urquhart
Lucy writes to her sister Hannah, she mentions writing to her mother, Hannah Flucker, during the siege of Boston but never hearing back from her or her family. Begs her sister to write. Mentions she and Henry Knox had a baby girl. Says the...
GLC02437.09891
May 13, 1799
Writes to her friend Lucy Knox (Henry and Lucy Knox's daughter). Discusses her family and says she is finally feeling well. Mentions her last remaining brother died in November from sickness. Comments her composure and health has gradually...
GLC02437.09893
8 August 1861
Sends Dr. Fuller to his wife to explain to her what occurred at the Battle of Bull Run. Explains that Dr. Fuller is a good friend and she should ask him any questions she has. Writes that he has been in the hospital for a day or so. Tells his wife...
GLC03523.13.009
13 August 1861
Tells his wife that he is continually thinking of her, and that the thought of being with her again gives him courage. A young man whom his wife had written about in one of her letters was killed from a shot to the head in the 1st Michigan Infantry...
GLC03523.13.010
4 September 1861
He is sorry to hear that his wife is unhappy. From the letter it appears that Amanda and Frederick's mother do not get along. Notes that there is a rebel battery not far from his position and he can see 200 or 300 soldiers there. States that there...
GLC03523.13.012
11 September 1861
Compliments his wife saying that the last letter he received from her was the best she has ever written. He is impressed with her penmanship and her composition and wishes for her to keep practicing by writing to him. Says he is not worthy of all the...
GLC03523.13.013
26 September 1861
Writes that he loves and misses his wife very much. Instructs her to take the enclosed money and spend it to make herself comfortable. Suggests that she should continue to stay with her mother because of her present condition.
GLC03523.13.016
2 October 1861
to Amanda Wilkinson and his mother
The first part of the letter is addressed to his wife, Amanda. He tells his wife that he has been promoted to Sergeant. Says there was a hard fight on the river between gun boats and a rebel battery. He thinks not much damage was done to either side...
GLC03523.13.017
24 March 1862
to Mary
He is glad to hear that Emma is doing well. He writes that he is doing well also. Once he arrived in Washington, D.C. he is unsure of what the army's next move will be. On the march from Charlestown, Maryland to Berryville, Virginia there was a great...
GLC03523.42.09
13 May 1862 - 15 May 1862
to W
Writes that by keeping in contact with home the soldiers and those they left at home feel better. Explains the anguish felt while waiting to hear from loved ones or friends after a battle. Hopes that General Ulysses S. Grant will "hurry affairs" in...
GLC03523.42.11
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