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circa June 1776
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
to Henry Knox and Lucy Knox
An invitation from General Greene and his wife to dinner.
GLC02437.00501
5 February 1788
Connor, Matthias, fl. 1788
[Bill for Lucy Knox's schooling]
Connor sends Knox a bill for "3 months attendance on Miss Knox at Mrs. Seton's School in the writing and arithmetic department commencing the 3rd Octr. last and ending the 3rd Jany following..."
GLC02437.03785
11 October 1788
Ogilvie, Alexander, fl. 1788
[Receipt for a cask for Lucy Knox]
Ogilvie notes receipt of a cask from Lucy Knox directed to Sarah Lyons Flucker in Antigua (refer to GLC02437.03991). The cask will be sent on the ship Hercules.
GLC02437.03994
7 May 1782
[George Smith's bill to Lucy Knox]
This bill was for 2 months of teaching as well as pen and ink for Henry Knox's daughter Lucy Knox. The total came to £0.17.6.
GLC02437.08548
circa September 1791
Robaulet, James, fl. 1791
to Henry and Lucy Knox
Signed in text in the third person. Asks leave to visit with Henry and Lucy Knox when he returns to Philadelphia from Albany.
GLC02437.05178
Circa 1873
Unknown
Index to Knox Manuscripts
GLC02437.10738
4 May 1795
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
to Mrs. Flucker
Discusses friends and various other related matters.
GLC02437.06408
14 May 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Thomas Flucker
Knox, Commander of West Point, writes to Thomas Flucker, brother of Knox's wife Lucy. Notes that Thomas is still very dear to Lucy, despite the "turbulence of the times" (Lucy's family were Loyalists, and her parents had left America for England at...
GLC02437.10110
8 October 1788
to Sarah Lyons Flucker
Lucy writes to her sister-in-law in Antigua. Notes that the Thybou family, now in New York, are returning to Antigua. Lucy transmits this letter with the Thybous, along with a barrel of beef, "being told that good beef cannot be purchased in your...
GLC02437.03991
24 November 1783
Writes to a relative of his wife Lucy (possibly Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez) and tells her that Lucy and the children are all well. Discusses some of their plans for the coming year and wishes that Mrs. Flucker will write back.
GLC02437.02797
18 August 1800
Copy of a letter Henry sent to his nephew Thomas Flucker instructing Flucker that he will meet Captain Talbot. Talbot will give Flucker money and clothing. Knox demands that Flucker return to Thomaston "immediately" if Flucker does not get on the...
GLC02437.07471
10 April 1784
Responds to a letter from Flucker in which Flucker expressed his desire to settle the terms of his deceased father's estate. Informs Flucker that in 1778 the Commonwealth (of Massachusetts) passed a law seizing properties without a formal trial. The...
GLC02437.02992
21 July 1766
Flucker, Hannah, 1726-1785
Is unsure whether her letter will reach him at Falmouth, but feels the need to try sending it by post. Has not heard from him since his departure. Reports that she took their daughter Hannah to a commencement, and also wonders about the health of...
GLC02437.09036
circa 1877-1881
Sartain, John, 1808-1897
Lucy Webb Hayes
One print of First Lady Lucy Webb Hayes engraved by John Sartain.
GLC08878.1173
to Hannah Flucker
Writing to his mother-in-law, Knox discusses the lands in the Waldo patent and other business matters.
GLC02437.09103
30 April 1762
French, Alexander, fl. 1762
Discusses financial transactions between Flucker and the firm of Killy Barnard & Co., as well as Lockhart & Co.
GLC02437.09008
12 February 1784
Informs Flucker, possibly Sarah Lyons Flucker, of the well-being of Lucy and the Knox children (the Fluckers were Loyalists and left America at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War). Expresses his wish for a reunion between Lucy and her family....
GLC02437.02951
17 June 1762
Gilman, Joseph, fl. 1761-1762
Received Flucker's last two letters, and would have responded sooner, but expected to be in Boston so he could meet with Flucker directly. Mentions correspondence with a Mrs. Parker. Discusses money and goods for Flucker that he has in his...
GLC02437.09007
4 May 1770-7 December 1770
Knight, Nathaniel, fl. 1770
Has enclosed a plan for the lands Flucker sold to him previously. Would like Flucker to made a deed out for himself and his son. Verso contains two notes by Thomas Flucker, one of which is written from Boston, about their financial transactions.
GLC02437.09066
30 April 1797
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
Encourages her son Thomas with his studies and to maintain a good character and habits throughout life.
GLC02437.06958
12-18 August 1804
Breck, Anna, fl. 1803-1804
to Lucy Thatcher
Writes to her friend Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher (daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox). Updates Knox on her life and comments how long they have been friends. Says her current residence is pleasant. Notes she has good neighbors, nice walks, and nice...
GLC02437.09869
3 August 1751
Bowler and Abbot, fl. 1751
Discusses a bill to Flucker's account and a negotiation regarding prices of merchandise. Noted as written in Colchester, state and/or country unknown.
GLC02437.08954
25 July 1766
Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799
Discusses his recent arrival to Fort Pownall, located in present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Seems to comment on rumors of lead mining on nearby Flucker property.
GLC02437.09002
20 September 1760
Gridley, Isaac, fl. 1760
Sends Flucker sixty one pounds, eighteen shillings in order to make an interest payment.
GLC02437.09468
2 May 1774
Sandwich, John Montagu, 4th Earl of, 1718-1792
Admiral Montagu informs Flucker that Admiral Samuel Graves will arrive later that month to assume command from British Governor of Massachusetts Thomas Gage. Orders Flucker to leave his house by midsummer. Flucker was Gage's secretary. Sandwich...
GLC02437.00141
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