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Tells Lucy that he misses her and really looks forward to her letters every time the mail comes.
Complains that though the post has arrived, he has not received any letters from his wife. Laments that he was not able to visit her. Mentions the Izard family arriving in a few days. Free frank stamped as Free and signed by Henry Knox.
Informs Lucy that he will not be able to be with her on a consistent basis for a while due to his current work. Discusses the situation with William Duer and writes that he is too negligent - He is now busy in writing a political paper signed Gracchus in favor of [John] Jays election. Also sends news of friends.
Expresses his happiness on hearing about his son Henry's current situation. Sends Lucy news of various acquaintances, which he lists by number. States that he is sorry to hear of Mrs. [Abigail] Adams's indisposition, noting that the Adams family has ordered their furniture to be shipped to Boston. Vice President John Adams plans to return to New York without his family. Reports that George and Martha Washington will be going to Mount Vernon the following Wednesday, and will not return until 15 October. Mentions the Ogdens, Mrs. Smith, the Izards, the Stewarts, and Count Andreani. Writes, My evenings cannot possibly be any cause of jealousy - They are stupid indeed... The City is dull enough. Only two tea parties since your absence. Reports that he has not sold to William Duer, and comments on Henry Jackson's dissatisfaction with their current land dealings. Relates, No Indian depredations lately - I hope they have called in their war parties - Our recruits are getting forward. Notes that he does not know whether the Winslows, Lucy's cousins, will accept his offer to buy land from them.
A short note telling Lucy that she can come see him.
Writes to his daughter telling her how much he loves her, but that I am not alittle [sic] jealous that it is not so reciprocal as perhaps it ought to be. I do not mean as to degree that is that yours should equal mine - But I only desire a due proportion, an hundreth [sic] part or so of what I possess - Asks for her to confide in him as if he were a female friend and write the long letters - reciting all the little incidents which fall under your notice ... Some text loss on the upper left side of the first page and second paragraph on the second page.
Writes that he expects she will receive this letter when she arrives in Boston. Discusses her travels and visits with friends, as well as the weather. Remarks at length that he is concerned about the safety of her and the children en route to Boston, and wishes he could hear from her hourly. Declares if he could, he would protect her from every possible ill. Mentions that he is lonely in his house, and hopes Lucy will remember him tenderly. Sends his love to the children, his sister-in-law Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker and her children, as well as to his friend Harry [Henry Jackson].
Written from Elizabeth Town, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Writes to tell Mrs. Knox that he has successfully completed his business in New York and is on his way back to Philadelphia. Will write her a longer letter when he arrives in Philadelphia. Received her letter from 3 June.
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.
Apologizes for not being able to visit her due to his job obligations but states that he will as soon as he can. Mentions that something has occured relatively to the southern Indians which would seem to open new sources of difficulty. Discusses the children and future plans. Ends by stating, The President [George Washington] is buried in solitude at Mount Vernon - I write no more to him than is indispensible in order to prevent trouble.