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[Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to James and William Cunningham]

Note on verso indicates that Flucker paid in full for items such as lead, iron, and paper.

GLC02437.09473

to Henry Knox

Knox's wife, Lucy, reports that Captain Callahan was unable to hire artisans from England: "the sentiments of the english are so oppos'd to that class of persons coming out that he feared to make the attempt." Has received no recent news of William...

GLC02437.03148

to Henry Knox

Has heard from Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth that Lord Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown had occurred, or would shortly. She has received his letter of 16 October 1781 and is awaiting the next, which Knox wrote on 19 October 1781 (see GLC02437.01231...

GLC02437.01257

"Miracle of Lucy." France--Unharmed Crucifix Amidst Total Ruins

The interior of a destroyed church in the town of Lucy-le-Bocage in France. The arch has remained intact and on it hangs Jesus on the cross, unharmed.

GLC09584.227

to William Knox

Knox writes to her brother-in-law: "we are now upon the eve of something decisive- the enemy have landed a number of men some say six thousand upon long island- we have a report to day- that- they have been ambushed and greatly weakened- but so far...

GLC02437.10005

to Henry Knox

Expresses her desire to see Knox again and worries about her son.

GLC02437.06595

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to bring some things back from Boston for her, among other various topics.

GLC02437.06509

to Henry Knox

Notes the "very kind reception from the good Lady of this place" [Martha Washington]. Gives news about their daughter Lucy, who is staying in Philadelphia. Colonel Clement Biddle and his wife will see her each Sunday. Pertinent correspondence will...

GLC02437.01199

to Henry Knox

Laments Henry's absence, noting he has been gone for three months exactly. Relates that their daughter, Lucy, is well and beautiful despite "five pitts of the small pox in her face." Comments on Henry's loss, possibly of clothes, noting that she...

GLC02437.10452

to Henry Knox

Written by Lucy the wife of Brigadier General Knox, to her husband. Reports that four posts have come and gone without a letter from him. Says General Benjamin Lincoln also came from his quarters without any remembrances from him. Claims "this is...

GLC02437.01129