Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03456 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810 Place Written: Pittsfield, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter Date: February 17, 1787 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy
Reports on the disbanding and scattering of the members of Shays' force, and explains that they are in pursuit of Shays, but "with little hope however of overtaking him." Describes how he chose to rearrange the troops in Hampshire and Worcester and the tasks given to many of the troops. Comments on how the government might now promote the best interests of the people. Marked "private" in Lincoln's hand. Signature clipped.
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