On the Sickness of Lucy Knox, & the Inadequacy of the Adams House in Philadelphia
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
On the Sickness of Lucy Knox, & the Inadequacy of the Adams House in Philadelphia
Description
Admits that Adams' steward and his children have recovered, but that Lucy Knox is dangerously ill. Apologizes to Adams that the house Knox has procured for him in Philadelphia is not what he deserves, "either for your dignity or the rent," but explains that it was all there was to be had in the city.
year created
1791
month created
09
day created
28
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
John Adams
Henry Knox
steward
children
Lucy Knox
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
house
rent
notable idea/issue
dignity
document number
1791092800201
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | IDC06 (1 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 375 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |