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Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Her Fear of the Yellow Fever and Other News, 1 November 1793

Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Her Fear of the Yellow Fever and Other News, 1 November 1793
Author: Lucy Flucker Knox
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Addressed to My Best and dearest friend. Reports that the day she left Henry, she arrived in New York to a great reception. Says her enjoyment is clouded by her fear Henry will be exposed to the yellow fever. Expresses displeasure at the thought of their continued separation. Reports that an express arrived here yesterday for Dr. Stevens to attend Colo. Hamilton supposed in the yellow fever. Tells him to remember his promise not to return to Philadelphia. Asks about Augusta (possibly Augusta Dearborn, daughter of Henry Dearborn). Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.


Lucy Knox to Henry Knox with Family and Congress News Plus Updates on Yellow Fever Deaths and Request for Knox to be Kind to Their Son, 5 October 1793

Lucy Knox to Henry Knox with Family and Congress News Plus Updates on Yellow Fever Deaths and Request for Knox to be Kind to Their Son, 5 October 1793
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Mentions their son Henry Jackson Knox is probably already in Boston. Says all are well, except Lucy who was left in Newark with the Ogden's. Says Mr. Breck has hired three rooms in Newark because he has no hope of getting to Philadelphia in the coming months. Reports that she does not believe Congress will sit in Philadelphia, in reference to the yellow fever outbreak. Mentions the deaths of people they know, including the mother and sister of Benjamin Rush and [Major David] Franks. Rush also said that Mr. Blodget and Mr. Clymer were ill. Heard that on average 130 people have died in the last week. References receiving a note from [Philip] Audebert, a clerk in the War Department, stating he saw their sweet babe. Wants Knox to make a visit to his estates in Maine and to avoid Philadelphia. Does not believe it will be safe to go there until Christmas. Postscript tells Knox to be kind to his son. Place writ added in pencil.


Sarah Lyons Flucker to Lucy Knox about the Yellow Fever Outbreak and Her Coming Travels, 16 September 1793

Sarah Lyons Flucker to Lucy Knox about the Yellow Fever Outbreak and Her Coming Travels, 16 September 1793
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Initialed by Sarah Lyons Flucker. This is written to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. References Lucy's letter of 28 August. Sarah is concerned for the health of the Knox family because of the yellow fever outbreak. Tells her Do not presume too much at being seven Miles from the scene of danger - but use powerful antiseptics untill that dreaded disorder be intirely from your City. Hopes her upcoming tour is not disappointing. Has not made plans for the tour, but hopes to travel under the protection of some good Male instead of with her family. Had a visit from Mrs. Colonel Smith [Abigail Adams Smith, the daughter of John and Abigail Adams] who is daily expecting Mr. Smith. Mentions other acquaintances and updates Lucy on the romantic scene around town. Makes references to needlework.


Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Her Inoculation, Fears of Her Brother and Henry Fighting, 13 April 1777

Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Her Inoculation, Fears of Her Brother and Henry Fighting, 13 April 1777
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Hopes Henry is thinking of her. Says that she is being inoculated for smallpox, but that a rash on her arm has slowed the process and led the doctor to give her more mercury. Worries about her health but says their daughter is doing quite well. Lucy's aunt is with her for now, but will soon be leaving to marry an old fellow. Says that she is planning to join him soon in Morristown, commenting that since Mrs. Washington is there she feels she can be there too. Mentions news of troop movements. Hears her brother is in York but hopes he will come home soon. Worries that the war will force Henry to draw his sword upon my own - and only brother. Hears that even Colonel Webb cannot raise men using a bounty. Notes that Mr. Jarvis desires cash. In postscript says she is forwarding a letter to him from the famous Dutchess of Brotenburg, Princess of Frankfurt, and cousin of the queen of Great Britain. Brotenburg probably refers to Brandenburg. Worries that Peter will be forced to do the duty of common soldiers, and upset that William is leaving soon.


Henry Knox to Lucy Flucker Knox with Family News, Philadelphia and News of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, 2 November 1793

Henry Knox to Lucy Flucker Knox with Family News, Philadelphia and News of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, 2 November 1793
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Signed and initialed by Knox. Tells Lucy their baby girl and the rest of the family is in good health just outside Philadelphia. Reports The disorder seems to have vanished by Magic and the great Storm of rain which took place the day before yesterday and lasted 24 hours will complete the death of this infernal monster. Says he will not be going into town until December though. Expects to see Lucy by 15 November. Notes President Washington and Thomas Jefferson arrived in Germantown yesterday in perfect health. Mentions Hamilton is again sick, but not with the prevailing fever but he has caught cold - and will be well again in two or three days. Written from Falls of Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, present day Philadelphia.


Lucy Knox to Henry Knox Asking Him to Look After His Health and Discussing Their Child, 4 August 1776

Lucy Knox to Henry Knox Asking Him to Look After His Health and Discussing Their Child, 4 August 1776
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In response to her husbands recent illness, pleads with him to attend to his health. Worries about Henry's exposure to enemies. Thanks him for his expressions of love and comments on their baby's health. Requests updates on British activities. Sends Henry saltpeter from the mills in New Haven, Connecticut. She will consider going to Boston for smallpox inoculation but fears the arrival of foreign troops will limit her movements.


Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Her Health and War Rumors, 6 November 1776

Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Her Health and War Rumors, 6 November 1776
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Discusses her poor health, explains why she did not write for three posts, and laments their separation. Seeks verification of a rumor that General William Howe met the same fate as General John Burgoyne. Letter dated below signature as 6 November. Year inferred from content.