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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.00578
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0016] January-April 1777 
Title William Knox to Henry Knox about life with his unit
Date 24 April 1777
Author Knox, William (1756-1795)  
Recipient Knox, Henry  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Expects Henry will disapprove the most recent actions of the unit he is serving in. Says he did not wish to participate himself, but did so when his colonel said that not to would forever sully his name. Is living "in the stile of soldiers, lodging on the floor...eating out of Wooden Bowls, Gallanting with the Ladies." His unit is remaining with General Spencer, keeping sentry over his person. Finds sentry duty good for "Humour or...variety." Despite these obstacles is still committed to joining the army and has left many recently purchased goods behind. Hopes Lucy and her daughter are doing well since their inoculation and greatly desires to join Henry in New Jersey.
Subjects Revolutionary War  Revolutionary War General  Continental Army  Militia  Military Camp  Women's History  Children and Family  Health and Medical  Smallpox  Disease  Military History  
People Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  Knox, William (1756-1795)  
Place written Providence, Rhode Island
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
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