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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05240 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0103] November-December 1791 |
| Title | Letter in support of Anna Welsh from Ann Huntington to Henry Knox |
| Date | 15 November 1791 |
| Author | Huntington, Ann (fl. 1791) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Mrs. Ann Huntington, wife of General Jedediah Huntington, writes in support of her friend Anna Welsh's petition (see GLC02437.05238). Discusses her virtues and her unfortunate circumstances, and encourages Knox to defend her petition in Congress. Sends her respects to Mrs. Knox. |
| Subjects | Woman Author Women's History Revolutionary War General Women of the Founding Era Revolutionary War Wartime Pillaging and Destruction Poverty Charity and Philanthropy Petition Estate Government and Civics Congress |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Huntington, Ann (fl. 1791) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Huntington, Jedediah (1743-1818) Welsh, Anna (fl. 1791) |
| Place written | New London, Connecticut |
| Theme | Women in American History; Children & Family; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Request for help from Anna Welsh to Henry Knox |