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Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02372 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810 Place Written: Princeton, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 August 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23.1 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the commutation of Captain Patten's pay. Hopes Patten will signify to Congress his acceptance of it. Marked as private.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

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