Lucy Flucker to Henry Knox about Her Family, Servants and Social Life, 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 Lucy Flucker to Henry Knox about Her Family, Servants and Social Life, 18 July 1776 write by Lucy Flucker Knox. This book was released on 1776. Lucy Flucker to Henry Knox about Her Family, Servants and Social Life, 18 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Servants, Health and Her Family, 22 July 1776
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Servants, Health and Her Family, 22 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 Servants, Health and Her Family, 22 July 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Servants, Health and Her Family, 22 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Indicates that he found an indentured servant, Thomas Eliot, for Lucy (see Lucy's request for one in GLC02437.00383) and has purchased three years of his labor. Mentions that Captain Sebastian Bauman's family have gone into the Jersies and asks why she inquired about them. Comments on Lucy's loyalist family. Tells the story of a formal visit of adjutant general of General William Howe's army in which he attempted to deliver a letter addressed to George Washington Esqr. The envoy failed for the same reason as an earlier attempt to deliver a letter to negotiate a truce: because it refused to expressly acknowledge George Washington as a general (see GLC02437.00375 and GLC02437.00378). The messenger also claimed that he came with powers to pardon and it was retorted that he came to the wrong place because the Americans had not offended. Knox praises how Washington dealt with the situation and remarks that Colonel Israel Putnam was awe struck by it. Relays news of General Charles Lee's recent victory over the British at Fort Moultrie in Charleston, South Carolina. Discusses the possibility of Lucy and their baby daughter going to Boston to contract the weak strain of smallpox circulating there in order to be inoculated, as was suggested by William Knox (see GLC02437.00382).
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Servants and British Movements, 23 July 1776
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Servants and British Movements, 23 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 Servants and British Movements, 23 July 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Servants and British Movements, 23 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Indicates that he is sending an indentured servant, Thomas Eliot, to her as she requested and he earlier mentioned (see GLC02437.00383 and GLC02437.00385). Heard that Lucy fell down some stairs and was worried. Remarks that the British have not acted and are possibly awaiting reinforcements. Mentions that the smallpox going around lacked virulence and he wished she had received it (in order to be inoculated). In response to Lucy's question, indicates that Mrs. Airey did not offend him, but did engage in duplicitous conduct, which he hates.
Lucy Knox to Henry Knox Defending Her Actions, July 1776
Lucy Knox to Henry Knox Defending Her Actions, 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 Lucy Knox to Henry Knox Defending Her Actions, July 1776 write by Lucy Flucker Knox. This book was released on 1776. Lucy Knox to Henry Knox Defending Her Actions, July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Distressed, Lucy discusses the circumstances under which she left New York and argues she was undeserving of Henry's censure. She stayed in New York longer than expected in order to have a more affectionate parting. When she desired to go to Fairfield, Connecticut, she received a message from Mr. Burr (possibly Aaron Burr), indicating that he could not obtain a house or furniture for her there, as Henry had requested. Is dissatisfied that Henry writes frequently in your letters to remind me of my incapacity of judging for myself. Also writes that Henry ignored, or never read, her request to obtain a physician because their baby has colic and to obtain volatile drops and have them delivered by Mrs. Jonathan Pollard. Expresses jealousy of Nathanael Greene's wife, who spent ten days with Greene. Has heard Henry keeps an open house. Discusses financial matters and Knox's papers. Reports that she will remain in Stamford until Mrs. Pollard returns. Gives some instructions on sending clothes and forwarding letters. Asks that the items be given to Mrs. Pollard, along with a trunk with correspondence from the days when no evil was sufficient to part us with an aching heart and eyes drowned with tears. Urges Henry to write more in a note at the end.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Apologizing for Harshness in Previous Letters and Discussing Life, 18 July 1776
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Apologizing for Harshness in Previous Letters and Discussing Life, 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 Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Apologizing for Harshness in Previous Letters and Discussing Life, 18 July 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Apologizing for Harshness in Previous Letters and Discussing Life, 18 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Indicates that this letter will be delivered by Mrs. Jonathan Pollard, who will bring other supplies with her. Apologizes for taking a harsh tone with Lucy in letters written earlier in the month. Expresses his desire for frequent communication with her. Criticizes Mrs. Jonathan Pollard for worrying about things that are out of her control. Showing his religious beliefs, Knox thinks such an unhappy person has not drank of the streams of virtue and piety. Knox believes that unforeseen misfortunes in life and war should be weathered with Fortitude and patience. Reaffirms his love for Lucy.
