Benjamin Lincoln
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Procurement of Clothing for General Greene's Southern Army
If Greene's whole army is to remain before Charleston and the British do not leave the city, large supplies of clothing must be forwarded to Greene's army. Hopes that the necessary clothing can be …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.General Greene's Southern Army
Lincoln expresses sympathy for the sufferings of General Greene's troops. Greene's army entitled to better fare. Mentions the meritorious and gallant exertions of Greene's troops under extreme …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Clothing for the Southern Army
Lincoln is exceedingly oblidged by General Greene's attention to the arrangement and the manner in which Greene conducted it. He is equally pleased with Greene's care in procuring clothing for his …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Clothing for the Southern Army
Lincoln trusts that General Greene will be able to supply his troops with clothing from the warehouses in Charleston. If the clothing cannot be supplied from Charleston, Lincoln hopes he can supply …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Clothing for General Greene's Southern Army
Lincoln desires to be informed by General Greene if Greene will be able to provide clothing for the troops he will retain with his army. Lincoln has no doubt that the clothing can be provided if …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Suppression of Rumors
Idle surmise mentioned by Greene has not reached the office of the Secretary at War's office, nor does Lincoln suppose it ever will. But he assures Greene that should anyone presume to echo the …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Furloughs for Chaplains and Doctors
Concerning the authorization of furloughs for chaplains and medical officers, refers Pickering to a resolution of Congress on the subject. Discusses the demands of an officer for pay and commutations.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Clothing for the Southern Army
Clothing purchased for the Southern Army by General Greene. Greene has advised that he has drawn bills on the Superintendant of Finance for the amount of the purchase. This purchase will allow Lincoln …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Payment of a Bill
The author is asking whether Mr. Petit will or will not pay a bill drawn by Tom Marshall of South Carolina. If he will not pay, the recipient should write to another South Carolinian to determine the …
Robert Goodloe HarperMill stones for General Lincoln's mill
Discusses issues regarding the provision of mill stones for a mill that Lincoln is apparently constructing.
Robert Goodloe HarperLetter of Recommendation
Letter of recommendation for an office in the Commissary of Military Stores department, on behalf of Mr. Cranch. Cranch suffered greatly by means of the War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)General Benjamin Lincoln's Affairs
Requests to know whether a bill will be honored. Requests that barrels of flour be sent to him.
Robert Goodloe HarperProcurement of Cloth
Benjamin Lincoln sends to Samuel Hodgdon a letter requesting the procurement of cloth. Requested method of reimbursing Hodgdon for the cost of supplies.
Robert Goodloe HarperEvils Done by the State of Massachusetts to Veterans of the Continental Army
Benjamin Lincoln requests a meeting with General William Jackson so as to rectify the "evils" done by the offices of the state of Massachusetts to the veterans of the Continental Army. Said officers …
Robert Goodloe HarperBeneficial Effects of the Plaster of Paris, Etc.
Lincoln repeatedly thanks Pickering for concern and attention given to him in letters of December 25th and 30th. The illegibility of the majority of the document makes it difficult to decipher much …
Robert Goodloe HarperShortcomings of the Current System of Government
Lincoln appears to be commenting on the weaknesses of the central government of the Confederation. Those whose interests are undercut by the current system, namely creditors and holders of …
Robert Goodloe HarperUpdate on Shay's Rebellion
Lincoln assures Knox that the magazine is secure and that the rebellion itself seems to be on the wane. (Shays' Rebellion)
Benjamin Lincoln PapersOpinions on Convention, Shay's Rebellion
(Partly illegible) General Lincoln provides Knox his thoughts on the convention to remedy the defects in the government and includes an update on the successful campaign against the rebels in New …
Benjamin Lincoln Papers[No. 69] Protection of the Loyal Citizenry from the Insurgents
Lincoln assures Grant that he will address his complaint regarding Col. Badlam but the protection of the loyal citizenry from the insurgents currently takes precedence over other matters. (Shays' …
Robert Goodloe HarperThe Practice of Slavery, Etc.
Among other subjects, Lincoln addresses the institution of slavery of which he disapproves ,but his esteem for Washington forces him to accept the general's need for forced labor.
Robert Goodloe HarperSupport to Me in the Waning of Life
In his nearly indecipherable handwriting, Lincoln seems to be discussing his feelings which he describes as "alive on this occasion."
Robert Goodloe HarperProceedings of the Massachusetts Convention to Consider the New Constitution
Lincoln reports on the proceedings of the Massachusetts convention that is charged with adopting or rejecting the new Constitution. Though several of the Shays insurgents are delegates, Lincoln is …
Robert Goodloe HarperExtolling the Virtues of Mr. Adams, Etc.
Among many topics, Lincoln discusses the virtues of John Adams as a potential Vice President and his fears that the anti-federalists will hinder the success of the new government.
Robert Goodloe Harper
