Lincoln, Rufus (1751-1838) to Aaron Hobart
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.145 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Rufus (1751-1838) Place Written: Wareham, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 January 1822 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 24.8 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes about his petition to Congress for support due to him for eight years military service and time as a prisoner of war during the American Revolution. Comments on his economic hardship and previous rejections of his petitions.
[Draft Excerpt:]
It seems strange to me that Congress can think that a poor old man can be suported on the incom of two hundred Dollars When they are taking Eight Dollers per day. all that I Recd. for upwards Eight years Service would not amount to sixteen hundred Dollers - I have a just demand on my country for one hundred and sixty of Dollars or what I lost when I was taken prisoner and for Expence at marching Eighty men to West Point ...
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