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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00665 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0018] September-December 1777 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Lucy Knox describing the British capture of Fort Mifflin |
| Date | 14 November 1777 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, Lucy Flucker |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Expresses his love for Lucy. Describes the British capture of Fort Mifflin, on the Delaware River near Philadelphia. Relates that Mifflin withstood fire for fifty days. Laments the loss of Captain Treat (Samuel Treat), who was hit by a cannonball. Intends to try to prevent the British from bringing their men-of-war (ships) to Philadelphia via the Delaware. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Fortification Battle Death Artillery Continental Army Navy Love Letters |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs; 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 |
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