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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00579 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0016] January-April 1777 |
| Title | Joseph Gardner to Henry Knox about Lucy and child's inoculations and news of a French supply ship |
| Date | 24 April 1777 |
| Author | Gardner, Joseph (d. 1788) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Dr. Gardner informs Knox that both his wife and daughter have been successfully inoculated against smallpox, and are feeling well again. Also a French ship has just arrived with 58 cannons, as well as shot, powder, clothing, blankets and tents. Promises to continue writing and offers to do any favors Knox needs. |
| Subjects | Smallpox Disease Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Children and Family Health and Medical France Global History and Civics Artillery Ammunition Military Uniforms Military Supplies Clothing and Accessories Continental Army Navy |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Gardner, Joseph (d. 1788) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Children & Family; Women in American History; Health & Medicine; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Joseph Gardner was a surgeon's mate, in the twelfth continental regiment. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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