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Field name | Value |
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Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02315 |
From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0061] 16-31 July 1783 |
Title | Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox on Congress and the Society of the Cincinnati |
Date | 22 July 1783 |
Author | Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) |
Document Type | Military document; Correspondence; Non-governmental organization document |
Content Description | Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. Marked "private." References Knox's private letter that was recently sent by the post. Congratulates him on the birth of his son. Believes Congress will not leave Princeton soon. Before he left for Virginia, Lincoln says he put Knox's business before Congress. Says no compensation has yet been voted on. Hopes to know more in a few days. Asks to be updated on the business of the Society of the Cincinnati. Reports he will attend meetings at other state gatherings if necessary. Place written is spelled "Prince Town." |
Subjects | Society of the Cincinnati Revolutionary War General Children and Family Continental Congress Congress Soldier's Pay Finance Fraternal Organization Continental Army |
Place written | Princeton, New Jersey |
Theme | The American Revolution; Women in American History; Children & Family; Government & Politics |
Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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