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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Benjamin Lincoln

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02764 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 November 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 23.4 cm, Width: 17.9 cm Order a Copy

Discusses an addition to his monthly allowance. Mentions how his pay compares unfavorably to that of other generals, such as [Alexander] McDougall and [William] Heath. Asks Lincoln to discuss the issue with Mr. Morris, likely Robert Morris, the Pennsylvania financier.

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

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