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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05330 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0107] March 1792 |
| Title | Lucy Knox to Mrs. Montgomery discussing the death of Knox's son |
| Date | 3 March 1792 |
| Author | Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Recipient | Montgomery, Mrs. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Has long intended to write and thank Mrs. Montgomery for her kind words during Lucy's time of distress, but has been unready to think about the difficult situation until the present time. Discusses her feelings about the death of her son. Comments that she has found solace in writing this letter, but apologizes for inflicting all of her emotional distress on Mrs. Montgomery. Suggests that Mrs. Montgomery comes to visit. |
| Subjects | Woman Author Women's History Women of the Founding Era Children and Family Death Mental Health Health and Medical Entertaining and Hospitality |
| People | Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Theme | Women in American History; Children & Family; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |