Lucy Flucker Knox to Hannah Harwood about Family Matters and the Difficulties of the War, Approximately April 1777

Lucy Flucker Knox to Hannah Harwood about Family Matters and the Difficulties of the War, Approximately April 1777
Author: Lucy Flucker Knox
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Writes to her sister [likely Hannah Harwood]. 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 [Revolutionary] War is tearing families apart. States, how horror is the war, Brother against Brother, and the parent against the child. Date added later in pencil.

Lucy Flucker to Henry Knox about Her Family, Servants and Social Life, 18 July 1776

Lucy Flucker to Henry Knox about Her Family, Servants and Social Life, 18 July 1776
Author: Lucy Flucker Knox
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Thanks Henry for taking the time to write her amidst the hurry of public business, referring to the revolutionary war activities in New York. Explains her travel plans, which will bring her to New Haven, Connecticut. Discusses their child's development, including mention of her beginning to talk, and prays that Henry will survive to take care of them. Discusses her reaction to a recent letter from William Knox that included news about her family and explains that she wants to send for her mother (see GLC002437.00368). Seeks a boy recently discharged from the army as a new servant since the negro is two heavy for the Horse. Has heard that Henry has been a little rough with Mrs. Airey and asks how she offended him. Explains that Airey has several of her bedding supplies and also owes her money. Defends herself against Henry's belief that she was coming to New York against his wishes. Mentions corresponding with several people. Discusses her satisfaction with her accommodations and addresses complaints Henry has heard. Inquires about Captain Sebastian Bauman. Mentions a couple of meetings, one with a forty-six year-old woman with infant twins. Comments that she needs to find pasture for two animals when she goes to New Haven.

Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Love, Financial Matters and Family Matters, 24 August 1788

Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Love, Financial Matters and Family Matters, 24 August 1788
Author: Lucy Flucker Knox
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Release: 1788
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Lucy writes to her husband: How shall I thank the partner of my soul for the long affectionate letter I have just received from him, that he amid his numerous avocations should find so much time for me, is flattering indeed- but alas that unlucky summons to the breakfast table but for it who knows where the charming immagination [sic] of my Harry might not have led us. Mentions a recent matter in which Knox's friend, Henry Jackson, invested 10,000 of Knox's notes without his permission. Needless to say, Knox was furious, and Lucy offers her thoughts on the subject: ... you speak rightly of your notes I tremble pray my love remember tho he is your ancient friend, yet your property is not yours alone your helpless children and their equally helpless mother look to you for bread for cloathing and what is more your childrens education and setting out in life might be effected by that sum alone. Discusses family, mentioning her sister. Relates that she is staying with friends in Trenton, and recently beat Gouverneur Morris in chess. Instructs Knox to remember the equinox.

Lucy Flucker Knox to Henry Knox about the Siege of Yorktown and Family Affairs, 23 October 1781

Lucy Flucker Knox to Henry Knox about the Siege of Yorktown and Family Affairs, 23 October 1781
Author: Lucy Flucker Knox
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Release: 1781
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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 and GLC02437.01244, respectively). Indicates that this letter will be delivered by Lund Washington, who will provide some news about Knox's young son. She has not heard from their daughter Lucy in Philadelphia. Wants to know when she will see him and indicates that another letter from her will be delivered by Martha Washington. In a postscript asks that her bag be placed on George Washington's boat if it has not already been sent to her by her brother-in-law William Knox.

Lucy Knox to Henry Knox Discussing Their Living Arrangements, Family and Friends, 4 May 1785

Lucy Knox to Henry Knox Discussing Their Living Arrangements, Family and Friends, 4 May 1785
Author: Lucy Flucker Knox
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Release: 1785
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Knox's wife expresses her infinite regret at his suggestion that they find a house in the country. Notes that Congress should be able to find him a decent place near New York City, where he will be stationed as Secretary at War. Mentions a recent sale, at which Mr. [John?] Hancock bought a dressing table for the high price of forty one dollars. Discusses family and friends.