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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.00635
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0017] May-August 1777 
Title Letter to Lucy Knox from Henry Knox discussing British Generals William Howe and John Burgoyne
Date 12 August 1777
Author Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Recipient Knox, Lucy Flucker  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Written in camp twenty miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Expresses his happiness that Lucy has spent time in Newburyport, Massachusetts: "The Gentlemen there with whom I am acquainted, are in my opinion some of the most virtuous public spirited, patriots on the Continent." Reports that British General William Howe might be sailing toward the Chesapeake Bay. Disbelieves the Chesapeake is Howe's target. Asserts instead that Howe intends to sail for the North River (the Hudson) or Philadelphia. Discusses Howe's movements and comments on the extremely hot weather. Referring to British General John Burgoyne, writes "Mr. Burgoyne will push himself untill he finds a stone wall to break his head against- I hope that will not be too soon untill all parts of the Machine may harmonize which is to work his destruction..." Referring to his brother William, writes "Master Bill bears the fatigues of the Campaign like a soldier and they are not very few..."
Subjects Revolutionary War  Revolutionary War General  Military History  Navy  Global History and Civics  Children and Family  
People Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824)  Burgoyne, John (1722-1792)  Howe, William Howe, Viscount (1729-1814)  Knox, William (1756-1795)  
Theme The American Revolution; Women in American History; Foreign Affairs; Naval & Maritime; 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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