Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02047 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 31 March 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 33.1 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Knox of orders given to Captain Hawes and that the "articles for the ordnance department shall be forwarded as soon as possible." Noted as written at the War Office.
GLC02437.02046 was enclosed with this letter.
War-Office March 31. 1783
Dear Sir,
I enclose the order which you request to Captain Hawes - You will be pleased to accompany it with your instructions.
The articles for the Ordnance department shall be forwarded as soon as possible.
I am, with perfect regard,
Dear Sir,
Your obedient servant.
B Lincoln
The honorable
Major General Knox.
[docket]
From
Gen. Lincoln - Secy of War
31 March 1783.
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