Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01756 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 December 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 20.6 x 16.8 cm. Order a Copy
Written from "Head Quarters." Writes, "I just now arrived from Philadelphia - I have been detained on [the] road - I wish to see you - I can not have the pleasure of seeing you at West Point - Pray let me see you to morrow morning at this place - My affectionate regards to Mrs. Knox."
Head Quarters 22 Decr. 1782
afternoon
My Dr Sir
I just now arrived from Philadelphia - I have been [detained] on ye road - I wish to see you - I can not have the pleasure of [strikeout] [inserted: seeing] you at West Point - Pray let me see you tomorrow morning at this place - My affection regards to Mrs. Knox
Believe me yours
affectionately
B Lincoln
Gen Knox
[address leaf]
Hon Maj General Knox.
[docket]
from Genl Lincoln 22 Decr
1782
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