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Henry Knox to Lucy Knox with war news of plundering, 8 November 1776
Title
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox with war news of plundering, 8 November 1776.
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[Place of production not identified : producer not identified, 1776]
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Notes
Collection: The Henry Knox Papers.
Electronic reproduction. Marlborough, Wiltshire : AM, 2014. Digitized from a copy held by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
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Summary
Comments on their problems corresponding and reaffirms his love for her. Indicates that the British have stopped pursuing them and their intentions are unknown. Denounces British and Hessian plundering. Describes the Scottish (Highlanders) as the most civil group in the enemy's army, perhaps because they see a commonality with the Americans. Affirms honor of the American efforts to be free. Lists the information about a brigade under General Alexander Leslie that was recently intercepted, including 152 dead.
Variant and related titles
American history, 1493-1945. Module I.
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
March 18, 2024
Series
American history module 1
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Genre/Form
Correspondence
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AM (Publisher), digitiser.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, owner.
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