Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02315 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810 Place Written: Princeton, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 July 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. Marked "private." References Knox's private letter that was recently sent by the post. Congratulates him on the birth of his son. Believes Congress will not leave Princeton soon. Before he left for Virginia, Lincoln says he put Knox's business before Congress. Says no compensation has yet been voted on. Hopes to know more in a few days. Asks to be updated on the business of the Society of the Cincinnati. Reports he will attend meetings at other state gatherings if necessary. Place written is spelled "Prince Town."
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