Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Departure from New York the Campaign and Smallpox, 11 July 1776 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Departure from New York the Campaign and Smallpox, 11 July 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Departure from New York the Campaign and Smallpox, 11 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Responds to Lucy's most recent letter (see GLC02437.00364), discussing her hasty departure from New York. Henry is upset by her distress. He reiterates that he did not want her in New York before something decisive occurred in the war. In response to her complaint that Nathanael Greene's wife returned to New York, he explains that General Greene did not want her there for the same reasons and had just sent her to Newark and she will later go to either Fairfield or Providence. Comments that if Mrs. Pollard comes to New York, she will distract her husband Jonathan Pollard, Knox's quarter master. Reiterates that he wants to keep her away from the war and describes his conduct as that of the most disinterested friendship cemented by the tenderest love. He emphasizes the gravity of the New York campaign, on which the happiness or misery of Millions may depend. Asks her to give Fairfield another chance, mentions that smallpox is spreading by inoculation in Boston, and reports recent sightings of British ships. After his signature, makes an attempt to raise her spirits with an aphorism about gender: I ever wish'd my Lucy to soar above the Generality of her Sex many of whom to be sure are trifling insignificant animals, dreading what never will come to pass.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Urging Her to Go to New Haven, 15 July 1776
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Urging Her to Go to New Haven, 15 July 1776 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Urging Her to Go to New Haven, 15 July 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Urging Her to Go to New Haven, 15 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Responds to a letter from Lucy in which she remonstrated Henry over their recent separation in which she left New York and went to Connecticut. Henry is both grieved an angry because Lucy blames Henry for her inconveniences even though it is in her power instantly to remedy them. Moreover, if she does not like it there, it is within her power to go elsewhere. Warns her against anyone contradicting his advice. Urges her to use her own good sense and see that there can be no essential difference as you have a carriage and Horses, between coming [to New York] from New Haven or Fairfield than from Stamford. Mentions that Burr (possibly Aaron Burr) has told him Fairfield is crowded and lacks provisions. Claims New Haven has good accommodations good Company & good provisions and mentions some officers that plan to go there. Reiterates that New York would be a bad place for Lucy because it would cause Henry too much worry. Strongly urges her to go to New Haven. Restates that their separation makes him miserable. Reports little activity since the British sailed up the Hudson on 12 July 1776 except the disappointing news that the ships were not damaged by the artillery fire. Remarks that This Summer will be the most important that America ever saw. Describes an attempt by General William Howe to have a letter delivered seeking a truce, which was rejected because it was addressed to Mr. Washington instead of General Washington. In a reference to the Declaration of Independence, the messenger claimed the letter was of a civil matter, not a military one. Relays news from William Knox in Boston concerning smallpox and the activities of several members of Lucy's family.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Location and British Movements Around New York, 8 July 1776
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Location and British Movements Around New York, 8 July 1776 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Location and British Movements Around New York, 8 July 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Location and British Movements Around New York, 8 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Tells Lucy she was right not to return to New York because it is unsafe. Henry would be too worried if she were in danger. Discusses a Mrs. G[reene], who shocked her husband by coming to the city. Remarks that the peace of this Town & of the safety of the ladies is upon the most precarious tenor imaginable. Explains that the British are close and could strike any time, giving the Continentals only ten minutes to prepare, and Lucy only ten minutes to escape if she were with Henry. It would be even more dangerous because Lucy has a new baby and the road conditions would be unknown. Explains that the British have 10,000 men on Staten Island and are getting reinforcements. Discusses the importance of defending New York, stating that The eyes of all America are upon us and posterity will bless or curse us. Comments skeptically on having their dear little pledge at Fairfield. Informs her that the ladies are telling dismal stories of [Lucy's] living. Tells Lucy not to take advice from Palfrey's wife, who is also in Fairfield, Connecticut, because, in part, she wants to see her husband and he wants to see her because she is a woman. Informs Lucy that an artillery party destroyed a British ship, after which the British burned the remains. Comments on shooting at ships. In a note at the end, comments that he does not like Mr. A., and he believes Packard cheated Lucy in his market accounts.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Movements, 4 July 1776
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Movements, 4 July 1776 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Movements, 4 July 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Movements, 4 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Laments that Lucy had to abruptly leave New York, although it was for her safety. They believed the British would attack but they landed on Staten Island instead, where they were received with a hearty welcome by its rascally Tory inhabitants. Mentions that the people in New Jersey were assembling their militia (see GLC02437.00357). Favorably assesses their artillery preparations for battle. Asks Lucy to send his trunk back, which has his papers and money in it, and asks where to send her clothes. Pressing business prevents him from writing more. Gives love to their baby.
Henry Knox to William Knox about Lucy and His Patriotic Feelings, 11 July 1776
Henry Knox to William Knox about Lucy and His Patriotic Feelings, 11 July 1776 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to William Knox about Lucy and His Patriotic Feelings, 11 July 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to William Knox about Lucy and His Patriotic Feelings, 11 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Thanks William for his recent letter. Discusses Lucy Knox's hasty evacuation from New York when British ships were spotted in the Hudson and the unhappiness it caused both Lucy and himself (also see GLC024327.00364). Lucy is distressed but Henry feels he is not at liberty to attend her as my country calls. Explains that his apprehension was disguised by scolding Lucy for not leaving sooner. Comments that Mrs. Nathanael Greene and Mrs. Jonathan Pollard went with Lucy, and describes Mrs. Pollard as an unfit companion because of her Melancholy dumpish disposition. If Lucy is unhappy in Fairfield, Connecticut, he will ask William to take her to Boston, since they are expecting active fighting in New York. The British attacked the following day.
