Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Benjamin Lincoln
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02291 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 July 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 34.3 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy
Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Writes respecting the arsenal and magazines to let Lincoln know that his orders are "impracticable" to execute. Reminds Lincoln that he is the President of the Massachusetts branch of the Society for the Cincinnati and that he is Lincoln's deputy. Wants to know if Lincoln will be giving him his orders. Encloses some additions respecting the Society's medal (not included). References Congress fleeing Philadelphia to Trenton in the face of an angry mob of veterans. Says they all approve of Congress's decision. Informs Lincoln that Lucy has provided him with another boy and that both are in good health. Says he is pleased that Lincoln took his aide-de-camp John Lillie with him to Virginia. Postscript adds that he would like to know Lincoln's opinion "respecting compensation for past services."
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