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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05971 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0120] October-December 1793 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Lucy Flucker Knox about Philadelphia, expelled people from St. Domingo and Washington's visit to a canal |
| Date | 12 November 1793 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, Lucy Flucker |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | References two of Lucy's letters. Expresses how much he misses her. Says he will meet her on the road "before you turn off from frankford road." Says the city appears to be safe and "It is filling with inhabitants." Reports that "A Vessell however has arrived and more are expected of the unfortune [sic] people of St. Domingo, expelled there by the English, or Aristocrats, who is apprehended are infected with some contagious disorder." Notes measures will be taken to prevent any danger. Mentions that President Washington went to Reading to see a canal that is being built. Washington was in the city yesterday. Comments further on the safety of the city. Free frank signed by Henry Knox. Written from Falls of Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, present day Philadelphia. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Women of the Founding Era Women's History Travel Yellow Fever Disease Health and Medical Maritime Refugees Canals President Global History and Civics Caribbean Government and Civics Infrastructure |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Women in American History; Children & Family; Health & Medicine; Science, Technology, Invention; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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