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Author: Lucy Flucker Knox
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Lucy writes a love letter to her husband: Is it possible, is there a dawn of hope, may I expect to be again blessed with him who forms a part of my very soul, whose presence I esteem the greatest good that this world can afford. She dreads that General De Coudier will accept an artillery appointment (a reference to du Coudray). Refers to Lucy, their daughter, who is unwell. Mentions a wagon she sent to Knox with Maderia (Madeira wine), sugar, green tea, chocolate, pepper, brandy sweet meats, a very elegant black silk coat lined with white, breeches, and other items.
Author: Lucy Flucker Knox
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Lucy writes a love letter to her husband: Is it possible, is there a dawn of hope, may I expect to be again blessed with him who forms a part of my very soul, whose presence I esteem the greatest good that this world can afford. She dreads that General De Coudier will accept an artillery appointment (a reference to du Coudray). Refers to Lucy, their daughter, who is unwell. Mentions a wagon she sent to Knox with Maderia (Madeira wine), sugar, green tea, chocolate, pepper, brandy sweet meats, a very elegant black silk coat lined with white, breeches, and other items.
Author: Henry Knox
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Begins with expressions of his love for Lucy, his wife. Describes his devotion to his country, the only thing that keeps him from Lucy. Discusses possible enemy movement and location. Praises his troops. Writes, With the blessing of Heaven I have great hopes in the cause of this Campaign that we shall do something clever... Refers to Silas Deane and the possible appointment of Phillipe du Coudray at the head of Continental artillery: the Congress ... have resolved that Mr. Dean has exceeded his Commission and that they cannot satisfy his treaty with Mr. DeCoudier...
Author: Henry Knox
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Writes, In short my Lucy no man on earth seperated [sic] from All that he holds Dear on earth has ever suffer'd more than I have suffer'd in being absent from you whom I hold dearer than every other object... Defends his love for her, because in one moment of inadventure you have written which will long be the source of unhappiness to me. Expects to be able to set out for Congress when the army goes into winter quarters, and intends to be in Boston (Lucy's location) in one month. Notes that The situation of our army on account of Cloathing is such as to render a Winters Campaign impossible without we have a mind to put an end to the War by starving all the soldiers. Explains the situation of Catharine Littlefield Greene, wife of General Nathanael Greene, who was able to follow her husband during his campaign. Relates that General Greene was only able to see his wife for three days. After his visit, because of several factors preventing her travel, Mrs. Greene stayed at the home of an acquaintance who refused money for her stay. Suggests ...the delicacy of Lucy's mind would be much wounded by being in such a situation... Nonetheless, hopes she can be present during his next campaign. In a note written in the margin of page four, mentions Harry, possibly General Henry Jackson.
Author: Henry Knox
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States that his other recent letter, probably GLC02437.00514, is not full of sentiment because its contents is of public importance and she might wish to show the letter to others. Says that, while there love is public, the full expressions of it need not be put in a letter that may be seen by strangers. Here he expressed the love for her that he did not in the previous letter. Hopes to be with her soon, and hopes for more letters. In a postscript advises her to sell the horses if she is in Boston, and in a note on the address leaf asks her to forward a letter for him. Dated 1776, but written 1777.
Author: Henry Knox
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Longs to be with her, and hopes that he will have a chance at the end of winter. The men are fighting on past their enlistment dates and have high spirits but want Rum and clothing. Informs her that he has been made Brigadier General over all artillery, which was unsolicited on my part, tho' I cannot say unexpected. Says that people are too lavish in their praise of him, and that he possesses nothing more than industry and love of country. War my Lucy is not a humane trade, and says the attack on Trenton damaged the residents there. Dated 1776, but written 1777.
Author: Henry Knox
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Expresses his love for her. Thinks Crane will soon have success in recruiting men. Feels America trifles too much with the high matters in which she is engag'd - an infinity of happiness or misery depends upon the success or non-success of the present Contest. Is pleased with recent victories in New Jersey, but worries that prolonged British occupation of the state has cost the revolutionaries some supporters. Says a party of ours attacked a party of 70 Tory wretches to Humanity and took 5 prisoners. There are more of them across the Passaic River, opposite Newark. Expects General Howe will next try to take Philadelphia by bringing forces from both land and sea. Accuses the British of terrorizing women and children but feels America owes every part of her past and present distress to her self and her sons and daughters who are not committed to this war. Expresses disgust for those who use marriage as an excuse not to serve and says I would annihilate such fellows or transport them to the country that I hope one day to conquer.
Author: Henry Knox
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Expresses his love for her and his sadness at being forced to part again. Mentions his travel plans as well. After months apart the couple was finally able to see each other when Washington sent Knox to Boston to recruit men and examine artillery production. But Knox could only stay a few days before he had to rush on to the next stop on his trip.
Author: Lucy Flucker Knox
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Opens with, Did my Harry let the 23rd of this month pass by unnoticed or did it occur to his mind that it was the anniversary of his wedding day... Reflects upon her happiness when they were first married, and states, instead of spending our lives together- how far and how long have we been asunder- Refers to the possible appointment of Phillipe du Coudray at the head of Continental artillery. Notes that Billy, Knox's brother William, wishes to enter the army.
Author: Henry Knox
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Loves her and acknowledges her letter. Tries to assuage her fears about the war, smallpox, and his distance from her. Assures her that General Howe is not driving us thro' the Jersies into Pennsylvania. Discusses the character and rank of the recently arrived French officers. Says France will not enter the war, but will trade, and will defend that Commerce by force. Is confident that Britain will try to disrupt this trade. Proclaims that he is sure it is the Will of High Heaven that America should be great, and that is why a powerful brave army...headed by a man of genius does not worry him as much as it otherwise would. America may not deserve to be great, based on her actions so far, her actions are only lacking because her enemy's only greatness is a total debauch of morals. Referring to the British he says let them alone say you. I will for I believe that God has left them alone. Again says that he loves her, and wishes her and William Knox his best. Some text lost in the last paragraph.
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Asks if she has received his previous letter (GLC02437.00511). Details the fighting from 2 January onward. Discusses the American retreat from Trenton, for which the artillery provided cover, Washington's decision to next attack Princeton where about 1200 men were stationed by the British, and the late night march to Princeton. Admits we did not take them by surprise as at Trenton, because the British soldiers were already marching when the Continentals encountered them, whereas in Trenton they had been totally out of order. But still thinks the enemy were as much asstonish'd as if An Army had drop'd perpendicularly upon them, because the British thought the Americans were still coop'd up in Trenton. Describes the initial American victory, largely involving bayonets, in which the British lost nearly 800 men. Lists the American officers lost in the fight. The Americans then decide to pull out of Princeton to stay ahead of the main British forces which are advancing. Washington had hoped to move on to New Brunswick and strike again, but the men were too tired. If they had had 1,000 fresh men they could have moved on to New Brunswick and struck one of the most Brilliant strokes in all History. Knox writes that instead the Americans would have to settle for the fact that they drove the British away from Philadelphia and almost out of West Jersey. Mentions a few other minor skirmishes, and feels the Americans are doing well. Paraphrasing Shakespeare's Julius Caesar he says There is a tide in the affairs of men which if taken at the ford leads on to victory. Thanks God for what he sees as a positive turning of the tide and hopes this same feeling will so prevail on the hearts of the people as to induce them to be a people chosen of Heaven...never to dispair of the Commonwealth. Feels that New England and her hardy sons have a key role to play in this struggle. Despite his happiness Knox knows that the State of War is uncertain. Victorious to day defeated tomorrow. States that the Americans shall try to make another stroke or two upon them. Closes by expressing his love for her and his desire to see her.
