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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05433 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0108] April 1792 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on his excitement at their upcoming meeting |
| Date | 27 April 1792 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, Lucy Flucker |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes that he was exceedingly happy to receive her letter. Is happy to hear she was in good health, and thrilled to hear they will be able to shorten their absence from each other. Discusses arrangements for travel to and from New York, with Henry Jackson. Writes that he longs to embrace "the little stranger" and their other children. Advises her on whether to bring one of their sons along with her on the trip. Encloses some bank notes for her to use on her journey. Docketed on page one. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Women of the Founding Era Women's History Health and Medical Marriage Travel Children and Family Finance Banking |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | 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 |