Initialed by Flucker. Written to the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Reference's Lucy's letter of 2 April, which was delivered by Catherine Greene's son. Is sad that Henry Knox is ill. Expresses her affection for him. Says she is fatigued and anxious about Madge, whose rheumatism has taken a turn for the worse. Says there did not remain a hope of her surviving each succeeding hour: the Dr. pronounced her disorder past his skill. She suffered for another 12 hours, but upon relieving her Stomach she made a surprising change. Madge is still very ill though. Tell her I hope you have judged enough of my anxiety for my beloved Brothers health to have written by each post.

Apologizes for her silence. Says when she returned home she was not well and that she found Madge lame from her rheumatism. Her home was in a disorder. She was distracted by the need to prepare the house for visitors staying with her during the school exhibition. She had to work so hard in this and other Domestic Ways that I really had not a moment to spare. Reports that Madge got better, but has since relapsed. In response to the illness she was given an Enemic, a Blister, and Cataplasms. Has recently procured a nurse for her. Says Henry Jackson and Catherine Greene and her three sons attended the school exhibition. Praises Henry Jackson Knox's performance. Reports he performed a dialogue of Peter Quince, and a Character in the play of Cato. Reports that her daughter Harriet is excited that Julia Knox is coming to visit. Is anxious to get Lucy's journal (this is in reference to Henry and Lucy's daughter).

Reports that Henry Jackson Knox has returned in perfect health. He was satisfied with his trip to Boston. As Lucy is anxious about his hearing, she reports that I think it is far better than I have known it. Says his hair is long and thick, but she has prevailed upon him to have it cut. Reports that his bed is finished, but that she could not procure any bedding and she wrote to Henry Jackson for help. Says her boys have not yet returned to school since the holidays because of sore throats. Was particularly concerned because of the recent bad weather. Took tea with General Benjamin Lincoln last evening. Claims she is not good at keeping up the politeness necessary to meet new people. Says she is far less happy without Lucy around, but that she is far from unhappy. Talks of her acquaintances. Heard that Bingham and Jackson speak of coming to Hingham. Says their deals for Eastern Lands has caused much anxiety. Goes on to speak of politics in florid language.

Writes that she is doing much better, since she was suffering from an illness. Her son was ill as well. Mentions that Henry, presumably Henry Jackson Knox, spent some time with her and is now out with his cousins, though he will be back in time for tea. Gives her love to Lucy and all her family.

Writes to Lucy Knox, daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Received no letter from Lucy and fears she is angry. References a letter from Mrs. Kerby from Antigua, and sends it to Lucy for her amusement (see GLC02437.05882). Asks Lucy to send some muslin for handkerchiefs. Mentions her children and various family members. Is thankful that Henry Knox has recovered. Has heard Lucy is fat and tall now and I expect to be a shrimp by you. Says Madge is still confined to her room. Has written to Antigua for another servant and means to send her back before next winter.

Flucker, sister-in-law to Lucy Knox, writes about her children's health and well-being. Discusses the importance of good education and mentions that she plans to take her two sons, along with Mrs. Knox and her son, Henry, to look at a school. Hopes Knox will recommend her children for admittance. Speaks of her thankfulness that the Knoxes have been so kind and accepting of her and her family. Comments on their vacation visiting Henry Jackson in Dorchester, and mentions all the friends they have been able to see.

Lucy Knox's sister, Mrs. Beaumez, writes Knox of her concerns for her sons. She is happy for Thomas Flucker's good behavior, but worried about Francis. She is considering sending them to England and expresses her wish that peace come to France and America. Talks of her husband's business affairs in India and doesn't think they should leave until he has more money.