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 ; 23.1 x 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.
Princeton Augt 7 1783
My dear Sir
I was mistaken Congress have not yet passed on your affairs I will again see the committee
- I think Captain Patten will succed well I was against his expressing any doubt to Congress respecting the commutation of his pay but rather [inserted: hope he] signify to Congress his acceptance of it and leave them to make their own objections to it were there any - Should there be any it will then be a proper time [2] to apply -
I am Dr Sir yours
affectionately
B Lincoln
[address leaf]
Private
Majr. Gen Knox
Hon [10]
Capt Patten W Point
[docket]
From Genl Lincoln 7 Augt
1783.
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