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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01761 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0049] December 1782 |
| Title | Thomas Lee Shippen to Henry Knox |
| Date | 24 December 1782 |
| Author | Shippen, Thomas Lee (1765-1798) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written from "Head Quarters." Writes, "I take the liberty to address these few lines to you, to deliver the compliments and best wishes of Papa and Mamma to yourself and Mrs. Knox agreable to their desire. I also enclose a letter to you from my uncle Blair which I expected to have had the honor to deliver myself when you came to Head Quarters yesterday: Gen. Howe detained me at his quarters and made me expect that you would not leave Camp until today. The dissapointment on my part was great as it was disagreable, however I am happy to hear from the General that you enjoy a perfect state of health. I beg you to present my best respects to Mrs. Knox and a kiss to Miss Lucy, and believe me to be with every sentiment of esteem and regard your most [obedient humble servant]." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Continental Army Health and Medical Children and Family Revolutionary War General |
| People | Shippen, Thomas Lee (1765-1798) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1776-1854) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Children & Family; Women in American History; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |