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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05481 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0109] May 1792 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Lucy Knox [incomplete] about their children's education |
| Date | 28 May 1792 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Women of the Founding Era Women's History Marriage Children and Family Education |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Knox, Henry Jackson (1780-1832) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Education; Women in American History; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |