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Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) to Tobias Lear re: transport of "Steam Jack" and visit to Philadelphia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.018 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) Place Written: Boston Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1791/10/20 Pagination: 1 p. + address 30.5 x 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Written as the Collector at the Port of Boston. Attached to GLC 2794.021. Docketed on address leaf.

Boston Oct 20 1791-
My dear Sir

Convinced that you are always made happy when placed in a situation to do good I enclose a petition of John Baley with a description of a new steam Jack by him made and have consigned to you the Jack all expenses I will pay If convenient prove it, put it in a proper house for examination & c. Any expenses which shall be necessary I will refund.
I wish to see Philadelphia this winter I have business of a public nature to transact-Will you tender to the President my most dutiful affects and inquire of him whether, when the business of the year is over, I may be indulged
Your always with my best wishes for your happiness & the best good of your family
B Lincoln

[address]
Tobias Lear Esq.

Genl. Lincoln
Octr. 20th: 1791

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