Henry Knox to William Knox with News of Lucy, 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 William Knox with News of Lucy, 4 July 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to William Knox with News of Lucy, 4 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Notes that Lucy Knox and others have gone to Fairfield, Connecticut, away from potential fighting in New York. Indicates that he gave Colonel David Mason a draft for fifty dollars to be paid by William (see GLC02437.00358). Asks William to write fully & frequently. Alluding to the impending battle in New York comments that You may expect something great before long.
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 with News and Talk of Money, 4 July 1776
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox with News and Talk of Money, 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 with News and Talk of Money, 4 July 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox with News and Talk of Money, 4 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Explains that he wrote her at Fairfield, Connecticut to check on her well being and tell her how much he values her, to tell her that the British had landed at Staten Island but had not attacked New York yet, and that he believes when they do, the Americans will be able to beat them back. He also asked her to send money after taking what she needed and to ask where to send her trunks. Reports that General Nathanael Greene, Jonathan Pollard, and Mrs. [Herey] are all well an in good spirits, information that Lucy could pass on to spouses and loved ones in Connecticut. Asks if Lucy took the fifty dollars Colonel David Mason gave Henry.
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.
William Knox to Henry Knox about Lucy Knox's Movements and a Reading of the Declaration of Independence, 18 July 1776
William Knox to Henry Knox about Lucy Knox's Movements and a Reading of the Declaration of Independence, 18 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 William Knox to Henry Knox about Lucy Knox's Movements and a Reading of the Declaration of Independence, 18 July 1776 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1776. William Knox to Henry Knox about Lucy Knox's Movements and a Reading of the Declaration of Independence, 18 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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 Boston. Mentions that the Declaration of Independence will be read in Boston on the day of this letter's writing. Remarks that he heard the British sailed up the Hudson, which they did on 12 July 1776, and conjectures it to be by way of experiment. Mentions that Captain Harry Johnson came in from Halifax. Also mentions that two persons were bound for a Mr. Phillips[.] I mention'd in my last for 400 each for his good political behavior for 1 year.
