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Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on Travel and Business Plans, 16 December 1803

Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on Travel and Business Plans, 16 December 1803
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Tells his wife he is still in Boston, but is planning his departure and should be home by Saturday, 24 December. Asks her to send four horses, with bridles and saddles, to Mrs. Tuckham's house in Wiscasset, so he can have them when he arrives there on the 23rd. Adds that a Judge Cochran of Canada will be traveling with him, which is why he needs the extra horses. Explains the arrangements he has made with Mr. [Benjamin] Bussey (see GLC02437.07836) and why he has made them. Mentions that he would like to take Lucy and the children with him when he travels next.


Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Travel Plans and Business Matters in Boston, 15 November 1805

Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Travel Plans and Business Matters in Boston, 15 November 1805
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Regrets that he cannot travel to see his wife right now because of business matters he must attend to in Boston. Discusses business with Mr. [John] Gleason and Mr. [Israel] Thorndike. Hopes to arrive home the day before Thanksgiving.


Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Travel Plans, 11 April 1782

Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Travel Plans, 11 April 1782
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Written from Elizabethtown, present-day Elizabeth, New Jersey. Had expected to leave for Philadelphia today but the commissioners for the enemy have not agreed on their propositions yet. Is unsure whether they will and hopes to find out today; finds the business tedious. Hopes to be able to leave in four days, and explains that because of the delay, he may only be able to stay in Philadelphia with her and their children for a week.


Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Travel Plans and Some Money He is Sending Her, 23 November 1805

Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Travel Plans and Some Money He is Sending Her, 23 November 1805
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Writes to discuss his plans for returning home. Also adds that he is sending Lucy, via Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran, [Dollar sign]1,000, for her to give Mr. [John] Gleason so he can pay the workmen.


Henry Knox to Lucy Knox with News of Travel, Fighting and Smallpox, 12 March 1777

Henry Knox to Lucy Knox with News of Travel, Fighting and Smallpox, 12 March 1777
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Arrived last evening after a long trip. The roads past Hartford were so bad that the Slay and much of the baggage had to be abandoned. Has heard a report that at Spanktown, modern day Rahway, our people killed and wounded five hundred of the British during a foraging raid. Expresses his anguish over parting with her. Warns her that smallpox is spreading near her, and suggests you and your little image get inoculated. Warns her not to drink or stay too near fire afterward. Asks her to take care of some business affairs, saying this is making you quite a woman of business. Also mentions that he is now numbering his letters to her.


Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Explaining that He Has Not Set Out for Boston to See Her Due to Urgent Public Business, 27 December 1777

Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Explaining that He Has Not Set Out for Boston to See Her Due to Urgent Public Business, 27 December 1777
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Written at Camp Great Valley [Valley Forge]. Relates that he has not set out for Boston, Lucy's location, due to urgent public business. Writes, I should most certainly see you this winter if within the compass of human possibility but it will most assuredly be much better for my own satisfaction that I should have the honor of doing public business ... Notes that George Washington hopes to wait for the arrival of an unspecified committee, and Knox hopes to be able to leave after the committee meets. Has not seen his brother William for some days, due to William's illness and fatigue. Remarks that if he travels to see Lucy, he will have to leave his brother behind. Reports that General William Howe, who occupies Philadelphia with British troops, has been drawing forage from the meadows near Philadelphia.


Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Family and Business Matters and the Napoleonic Wars, 25 October 1805

Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Family and Business Matters and the Napoleonic Wars, 25 October 1805
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Writes to his wife about his financial difficulties. Also discusses his plans for travel. Mentions news of the continental war commencing with [Napoleon] Bonaparte at its helm. Reports on several other matters pertaining to business associates and social acquaintances.


Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about a Trip He was on with Family and Friends, 8 August 1786

Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about a Trip He was on with Family and Friends, 8 August 1786
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Writes to his wife that since his last letter, which marked his arrival, he has been diligently preparing for our jaunt. His travel party will consist of himself, his brother William Knox, the younger Mr. Isaac Winslow, and General Henry Jackson. They will set off Thursday (does not specify a destination). Remarks that all of their friends are being very kind, and at present he is at Mr. [Samuel] Breck's, while William is at Ingersoll's. Declares he will write again Thursday. Sends blessings to Lucy and the children.


Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Discussing Love, Recruitment and Artillery, 6 March 1777

Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Discussing Love, Recruitment and Artillery, 6 March 1777
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Expresses his love for her and his sadness at being forced to part again. Mentions his travel plans as well. After months apart the couple was finally able to see each other when Washington sent Knox to Boston to recruit men and examine artillery production. But Knox could only stay a few days before he had to rush on to the next stop on his trip.