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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01362 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0040] March 1782 |
| Title | Mary Howe to Henry Knox about her dead husband |
| Date | 5 March 1782 |
| Author | Howe, Mary (fl. 1782) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Written by a widow of a dead soldier [Captain Lieutenant Baxter Howe] to Brigadier General Knox. Thanks Knox for his kind words and concern after the loss of her husband. Knox seems to have taken care of Mr. Howe's personal effects for Mary. Says she is awaiting "Capt. Lieutt. Hubbell" so she can "make a Settlement." Tells Knox that Mr. Howe probably had a months pay on him, as he was recently paid at Head of Elk, Maryland. Says she needs the money and asks that he speak to Captain Hubbell to settle the issue. Written from Mine Brook, which seems to be in Massachusetts. See GLC02437.01206 for Knox's condolence letter to Mrs. Howe. |
| Subjects | Military History Women's History Marriage Death Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Continental Army Artillery Finance Soldier's Pay |
| Place written | Mine Brook |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter of condolence from Henry Knox to Mrs. Howe |