Benjamin Lincoln
57 documents
Election Results in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Lincoln comments on the elections in Massachusetts and believes that the federalists will be victorious to the benefit of Massachusetts, the United States, and the world.
Robert Goodloe HarperLincoln Seeks Washington's Patronage Relative to a Position in the Government
Lincoln expresses his delight that Washington has been elected president. He has accepted the office of lieutenant governor of Massachusetts out of a sense of public service rather than out a desire …
Robert Goodloe HarperLincoln discusses federal nominations with Knox
Letter, discusses President's nominations.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]General Lincoln solicits a federal appointment from Secretary at War
Letter, asks for civil appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Commisioners' Report on Negotiations with the Creek Nation
The Commissioners--Lincoln, Griffin, and Humphreys--report on their mission to negotiate a treaty with the Creek Nation. Since their mission was unsuccessful, they make recommendations regarding the …
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)Appointment as Collector for the Port of Boston
Lincoln expresses his gratitude to Washington for his appointment as Collector for the Port of Boston and promises to execute the duties of this post in a manner that will make the president proud.
Robert Goodloe HarperA Post in the Administration of the General Government
Lincoln expresses interest in a position in the general government and also comments on the tension between the states and the central government within the federal system.
Robert Goodloe HarperRecommendations for Surgeons
Discussed personal preferences for doctors to be appointed officers, recommendations.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersLincoln states that Massachusetts will not adopt Knox's militia plan
Letter, discusses Lincoln's opinion of Knox's plan for militia.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Prolonged Negotiations with Six Nations
Commissioners enclose copy of speech to Six Nations proposing peace, no reply from Indians. Commissioners fear a closing of negotiations prior to completion of treaty due to prolonged waiting for …
Claus PapersNo Answer from the Indians Has Arrived
Commissioners Lincoln, Randolph, and Pickering express their disappointment that they have yet to receive an answer from the deputation of Indian Nations in response to the Commissioners' speech at …
Printed VersionsMalignant & Contagious Disease Which Is Said to Rage Therein, Etc.
Lincoln has pressing business in Philadelphia but is concerned about the fever that has been raging in the city.
Robert Goodloe HarperLetter to Secretary of War on belt of hostile Indians, wampum, medicine chest, medicinal bark
Bearer of letter is Six Nations interpreter Jasper Parrish. Federal Commissioners forTreaty of Sandusky report to Knox that belt from hostile tribes is missing. Request wampum, medicine chest and …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dDetailed Account of Failed Peace with Indians
Lincoln provided details on failed peace with Indian tribes from North of the Ohio River. Failed negotiations by commissioners, travel to Detroit.
American Indian FileContinuation of War
Inability to agree on boundary line between Indian Nations and U.S. the U.S. could not reach a peace agreement with the Western Indian Nations.
Archive Reports 1891
