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circa 1796-1820
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
to Lucy Knox
Writes a disheartened letter to Mrs. [Lucy?] Knox. States her spirits are depressed over her anxiety for her loved ones in America.
GLC02437.09902
13 May 1794
Informs her sister in law Lucy Knox that she as arrived is currently settling down with her children. Goes on to discusses the educational opportunities for her children.
GLC02437.09987
6 April 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Secretary of War Knox writes to his wife Lucy "respecting our affairs in England." Knox is likely referring to some disappointing business between Thomas Longman and Hannah Harwood. Knox reassures Lucy that she should not worry as he does "not feel...
GLC02437.04902
8 January 1793
Apologizes for not replying to Lucy's earlier letters. Updates Lucy about Henry Knox, Lucy's and Henry's son, and his upcoming travel plans. Notes Henry is "disposed to indulge his taste now in a pretty expensive style - and reconciles it with the...
GLC02437.05776
23 December 1792
Writes that she is doing much better, since she was suffering from an illness. Her son was ill as well. Mentions that Henry, presumably Henry Jackson Knox, spent some time with her and is now out with his cousins, though he will be back in time for...
GLC02437.05753
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