Henry Knox To Lucy Knox About Their Sons Education And Other Family Matters 17 September 1792 PDF Download
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Download Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Their Son's Education and Other Family Matters, 17 September 1792 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses plans for his son's education and is happy to hear that his brother William is back from Dublin, Ireland. Writes to Lucy about mutual acquaintances, mentioning that one family just had a baby girl.
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Download Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Their Son's Education, 9 September 1792 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Agrees to the idea to allow his son (Henry Jackson Knox) to remain at Hingham for school. Believes not only will Henry's education improve but so will his morals. States he will leave the decision of Henry's schooling in Lucy's hands. Mentions their neighbor Mrs. Smith, who has been ill, finally passed away. Her husband is greatly affected by her death. Updates her on news of their friends and notes the Presidents Nephew George Washington has given over with his old disorder a consumption.
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Download Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Family Matters, 20 September 1792 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Expresses his happiness on hearing that his wife is doing well and writes that I shall give you all possible proofs of my affection. Makes plans to see her soon and sends her his brother's love.
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Download Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Family Matters, 14 May 1792 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Writes that he expects she will receive this letter when she arrives in Boston. Discusses her travels and visits with friends, as well as the weather. Remarks at length that he is concerned about the safety of her and the children en route to Boston, and wishes he could hear from her hourly. Declares if he could, he would protect her from every possible ill. Mentions that he is lonely in his house, and hopes Lucy will remember him tenderly. Sends his love to the children, his sister-in-law Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker and her children, as well as to his friend Harry [Henry Jackson].
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Download Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Various Matters Concerning Family and Friends, 8 July 1792 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Expresses his happiness on hearing about his son Henry's current situation. Sends Lucy news of various acquaintances, which he lists by number. States that he is sorry to hear of Mrs. [Abigail] Adams's indisposition, noting that the Adams family has ordered their furniture to be shipped to Boston. Vice President John Adams plans to return to New York without his family. Reports that George and Martha Washington will be going to Mount Vernon the following Wednesday, and will not return until 15 October. Mentions the Ogdens, Mrs. Smith, the Izards, the Stewarts, and Count Andreani. Writes, My evenings cannot possibly be any cause of jealousy - They are stupid indeed... The City is dull enough. Only two tea parties since your absence. Reports that he has not sold to William Duer, and comments on Henry Jackson's dissatisfaction with their current land dealings. Relates, No Indian depredations lately - I hope they have called in their war parties - Our recruits are getting forward. Notes that he does not know whether the Winslows, Lucy's cousins, will accept his offer to buy land from them.
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Download Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Health and Family Matters, 6 September 1792 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses his health and family matters. Talks about gaining weight, stating I have increased since your departure, owing perhaps to two causes ... more food and less exercise. Mentions that the President (George Washington) has invited him to Mount Vernon. Discusses financial matters and worries about his wife's health.
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Download Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on Various Family and Business Matters [incomplete], 17 June 1792 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Writes to his wife saying that he did indeed write to her before, but that he later found out his letter was not delivered: As I staid at Randalls I entrusted it to his black man, and it is now pretty evident he deceived me and did not carry it to the office. Also comments on recent attacks upon him in a newspaper: I have read the attack in Adams's paper - The writer must be a fellow of diabolical sensation to be sure - It shall not give me pain. I shall put all those sons of darkness and envy under my feet one of these days but, the time has not arrived. The report of the Committee of Congress is my mark - If it is received I sing - if it is rejected I soar. Further discusses his finances and accounts, and asks her not to mention any of this information to Henry Jackson. Of his planned meeting with Joseph Brandt, the famous Mohawk chief, he writes, I think our overtures for peace will be successful - One thing may prevent them - The inroads of the frontier people against positive orders - and the killing our messengers. Asks Lucy to befriend Captain Anthony's wife, since Knox has experienced some solid friendships through Anthony. Ends by stating that he had two family dinners with the President this week.
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Download Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Family Matters, 26 July 1792 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Complains that though the post has arrived, he has not received any letters from his wife. Laments that he was not able to visit her. Mentions the Izard family arriving in a few days. Free frank stamped as Free and signed by Henry Knox.
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Download Henry Knox to Lucy Knox [incomplete] about Their Children's Education, 28 May 1792 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Was happy to have received Lucy's recent letters. Hopes she will settle in and forget the inconveniences of traveling. Talks about their loving relationship. Discusses the education of their children, particularly regarding their son Henry. Suggests that Lucy visit Andover to investigate schooling for him there. He writes, In order to this the education of our children is all important. Upon a cool revision of this subject I am [persuaded] we have entertained an erroneous conduct. We have not considered the immense force and value of application and habits formed therefrom. Docketed on page one.
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Download Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Their Newborn Baby and Family Generally, 23 September 1792 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Thanks God for having so kindly brought you [Lucy] the perils of child bearing. Hopes she will have a quick and complete recovery and asks that she [f]old the dear infant in your arms and bid her welcome with all the energy which my heart at this moment experiences and which is evidenced by the overflowing of my eyes. Discusses plans for Lucy and her lovely flock to travel to New York, where he will hopefully be able to meet them. Expresses some anxiety about his son.
