Henry Knox to David Sears Regarding the Death of His Son Marcus and Lucy Knox's Overwhelming Grief, 9 September 1791 PDF Download
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Author: Henry Knox
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Thanks Sears for his affectionate condolance on the subject of our affliction. This is in reference to death of his son Marcus (see GLC02437.05152 and .05162). Says they both feel it too sensibly, but that Lucy Knox feels it particularly as former wounds are opened afresh on this event and occasion a pressure of grief almost too much for human nature.
Author: Henry Knox
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Thanks Sears for his affectionate condolance on the subject of our affliction. This is in reference to death of his son Marcus (see GLC02437.05152 and .05162). Says they both feel it too sensibly, but that Lucy Knox feels it particularly as former wounds are opened afresh on this event and occasion a pressure of grief almost too much for human nature.
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Initialed by Knox. Thanks Washington for his sympathy regarding the death of his son. States The arrow with [which we were] stricken is indeed barbed with the keenest anguish. Says that neither reason nor philosophy has had their proper effect.
Author: Henry Knox
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Describes the grief of his family over the death of their son. Says The expressive kindness manifested yesterday, to the remains of our beloved son, by the college under your direction [Princeton], has made a strong and grateful impression on the minds of myself and afflicted companion, for which we pray you, the Gentlemen tutors and Scholars to accept our sincere acknowledgements.
Author: Henry Knox
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Informs Washington of the death of his infant son, Washington's godson. Knox's retained draft.
Author: Henry Knox
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Author: Henry Knox
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Agrees to the idea to allow his son (Henry Jackson Knox) to remain at Hingham for school. Believes not only will Henry's education improve but so will his morals. States he will leave the decision of Henry's schooling in Lucy's hands. Mentions their neighbor Mrs. Smith, who has been ill, finally passed away. Her husband is greatly affected by her death. Updates her on news of their friends and notes the Presidents Nephew George Washington has given over with his old disorder a consumption.
Author: David Sears
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Sears, writing also on behalf of Israel Thorndike and William Prescott, writes to Lucy about financial and land dealings they had with her husband, the recently deceased General [Henry] Knox.
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Author: Lucy Flucker Knox
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Says his letter of Monday morning did not come to hand until Tuesday evening. Laments that they must remain where they are a few days. Mentions that their son George Washington Knox was violently ill on Sunday night. Sent for Dr. Belvile who wished not to prescribe unless he could see the effect of what he administered, this is the cause of my stay. Did not mention it in her letter of yesterday because she did not want to cause Henry anxiety. It seems that George Washington Knox has worms and that it will take them another week to travel. Offers him options on how they could all travel to Philadelphia. Date taken from docket.
Author: Henry Knox
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Writes that he has been in ill health again since he wrote her last, and explains how he has treated his ague. Wishes he had received a letter from her. Asks about the welfare of their children. Sends his love to Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker, his sister-in-law. Relates messages for each of his children: Lucy, Henry, Julia, and Washington. Asks to be remembered to various friends in the Boston area.
