Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.02319-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
23 July 1783
Author/Creator
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Princeton, New Jersey
Pagination
2 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 30.2 cm, Width: 18.3 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 15 July, which referred to a plan for an arsenal [at West Point?]. Reports that as the official peace treaty has now arrived, they may not have the help of "the three years men in building the magazines." Says they should hire common laborers, as it will be cheaper than keeping those troops in the army. Says he will be able to give more information in a few days when Congress makes a decision on the magazines. Expresses that Knox's plan for the arsenal was "elegant," but does not expect an arsenal based on his design will be built anytime soon. Will be attentive to the establishment of a company of armorers, but says money is scarce. Free frank signed "On public service/B. Lincoln.

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