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to Henry Knox

Says the enclosed letter (not included) is from Miss Breck to Knox's daughter. Will write more in a day or two as the post is leaving immediately. Gratefully acknowledges Lucy Knox's kindness to his daughter.

GLC02437.05051

to Henry Knox

Isaac Winslow, a relation of Knox's through his wife, Lucy, discusses a variety of business propositions with Knox. Mentions that he wishes he could have had time to visit with Knox. Describes ways to get the Court to accept a resolve. Discusses...

GLC02437.03173

to Henry Knox

Reports that the Committee [the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands] has called on him to make a payment for a purchase. Writes that Mrs. Knox, Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker and the children are well, and encourages Knox to send his son Harry...

GLC02437.05475

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox and Mrs. [Lucy] Knox on their newborn son. Wishes both mother and son well. Requests Knox to purchase for him at the cheapest possible price, plate glass for the new Assembly Room, in dimensions of 44 x 80 inches if possible.

GLC02437.06217

to Henry Knox

Remarks on Henry's talent for burlesquing William's writing. Expresses sympathy for Lucy's situation, in which she has to stay in Connecticut away from Henry. Offers to leave the bookstore in someone's care and go to Fairfield to bring Lucy back to...

GLC02437.00383

to William Knox

Chastises William, his brother, for not writing more frequently. Mentions a military operation planned against Newport to take place in conjunction with the arrival of a French fleet led by the Comte D'Estaing. Instructs William to inform [James]...

GLC02437.00718

to Henry Knox

Writes that they all arrived safely in Dorchester and found the house almost ready (Lucy Knox and Sarah Lyons Flucker and their children came to stay with Jackson). They decided to stay there; they only lacked blankets, but Jackson procured them....

GLC02437.05473

to William Knox

Has just returned from Philadelphia. Reports that the Winslows have arrived at Pluckemin. Borrowed five hundred dollars from Mr. French, commissary, who is traveling to Boston. Instructs William to arrange for the repayment of French (William...

GLC02437.00749

to Henry Knox

Writes to inquire about an unsettled account against the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's father-in-law. Recently looked over his old account books and found that goods which were taken up by Flucker after Williams's departure (he apparently went...

GLC02437.03265

to William Knox

Discusses matters of business William is tending to in Boston, including a debt and a petition. Writes, "The Enemy have not yet evacuated Philadelphia but we are in hourly expectation of that event. The whole army is under marching orders as soon...

GLC02437.00708