Benjamin Lincoln
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General Greene's Report on Clothing for the Southern Army
11/11/1782 LetterGreene informs Lincoln that he is taking measures to obtain clothing for the troops. He reports that he has on hand only a small part of his army's winter clothing. After issuing clothing to the …
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Clothing for the Southern Army from Charleston
12/19/1782 LetterGreene informs Lincoln that in consequence of Lincoln's orders Greene had taken measures to provide winter clothing to his soldiers. Greene reports that Banks and Company have furnished most of the …
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Refutation of Financial Impropriety
02/05/1783 LetterGreene enclosed letters and certificates to refute rumors of financial impropriety in his contracts with Charleston merchants to supply his army with clothing. Greene wants to give Lincoln the letters …
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Difficulty of Providing for the Southern Army
02/02/1783 LetterReports that Lieutenant Colonel Carrington has closed a contract with Mr. Banks for the subsistence of Greene's army. Greene reports the difficulty of finding merchants willing to contract with the …
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Transportation of Rolling Screen
12/30/1784 Autograph Letter SignedTimothy Pickering sends to Benjamin Lincoln a letter that indicates difficulties in shipping items due to ice on the river. This problem will bring operations at Lincoln's mill to a standstill as …
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Transportation of Miller and Supplies, Mill Stones Made in U.S.
05/21/1784 Autograph Letter/Document SignedNotification that Hodgdon sent a man to perform milling operations previously employed by Messrs. Lewis & Jones, he travels under Capt. Lane on the brig bound for Boston. Mill stores with "whole iron …
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Transport of Mill Stones
09/21/1784 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Hodgdon sends to Benjamin Lincoln a letter informing him of the shipment of mill stones. Hodgdon has not sent forward flour, save the two barrels of superfine flour. He will be in Boston in …
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Shipment to General Lincoln
01/07/1784 Autograph Letter SignedPickering informs Lincoln that Starbuck was able to leave Philadelphia due to a thaw in the ice, and it is highly likely he will be able to make it safely to sea. Pickering mentions additional …
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Salary, Appointment of Assistant
09/30/1784 Autograph Letter SignedCongress yet to approve increase in salary, discusses appointment of assistant.
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Relating the Events of a Business Trip to England
07/16/1784 Autograph Letter SignedJackson relates the events of his business trip to England and the prosperity of his mercantile business in Philadelphia.
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Quality of Iron Sent to Lincoln
07/19/1784 Autograph Letter SignedThe mill equipment that Hodgdon shipped to Lincoln did not meet with expectations. Apologized for poor judgment used on the purchase of the iron apparatus. Asks for it return to him. The miller to …
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Pettit's Bill and Advances of Money
05/12/1784 Autograph Letter SignedProtested bill payable to Col. Pettit, enclosed explanation to Mr. Ferguson carried by J. Lovell by ship to Charleston. Since he hasn't heard any information from "that quarter," Hodgdon must draw on …
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New Miller and Payment for Advances Made by Lincoln
05/18/1784 Autograph Letter / Autograph DocumentHodgdon abandoned English miller previously obtained to head the milling operation under Lincoln. Requests Lincoln pay for the transport of the letter bearer and the Burr stones. Notification that …
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Milling Stones and Settlement of Bills
04/12/1784 Autograph Letter SignedMilling stones will be procured per Hodgdon's specifications. Hodgdon will demand an answer from Pettit regarding bills, Pettit assured Hodgdon bills would be paid within 30 days. Common flour will …
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Miller to Arrive in Boston and Cost of Iron Apparatus
06/18/1784 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that Capt. Starbuck has the iron apparatus destined for Lincoln's mill on board his vessel. Assured Lincoln the apparatus is well made and were cheaper than if workmen had constructed …
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Iron Works, Innovations and Fertilizer
12/25/1784 Autograph Letter SignedTimothy Pickering sent Benjamin Lincoln a letter enclosed with a bill for iron works which had been manufactured and sent to him. Discussed "riddle" of what company manufactured the iron pieces, and …
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General Lincoln's Mill and Unsettled Matters
04/06/1784 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon felt dimensions given by B.Lincoln for mill stones were uncommonly large and requested additional instruction before Hodgdon contracted their procurement. Stones can be cut in England or in …
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General Lincoln's Mill and Settling Accounts
01/21/1784 Autograph Letter SignedSam Hodgdon writes to General Lincoln concerning financial matters relating to the establishment of a mill and the settling of outstanding credits due various persons. Mentioned Mr. Carleton's …
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General Lincoln's Mill
01/27/1784 LetterCited in Lincoln to Hodgdon, 03/20/1784.The author is asking the recipient if the mill stones he requires must be of the dimensions requested (4 feet 8 or 9 inches) or can they be smaller (4 feet 2 or …
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Financial and family matters
08/10/1784 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses personal financial matters, family matters, and agricultural conditions in South Carolina.
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Delay in Transport of Miller and Iron
05/27/1784 Autograph Letter / Autograph DocumentWhitehead to be employed as miller under Lincoln. Cited dispute with man selling iron, therefore it was not on board the brig contrary to previous letter and Mr. Whitehead could not sail with the …
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Cost of Commodities, Transportation of Miller
07/24/1784 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Lincoln of the embarkation of the miller, Mr. Whitehead, contracted to supervise the operation of his mills and the prices of wheat and various other commodities. Hodgdon will furnish Lincoln …
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Commissioners Arriving and Purchase of Indian Lands
08/16/1784 Autograph Letter SignedCommissioners arriving from the Governor of Halifax, discussed their transportation. Bemoaned delayed travel arrangements and personal agenda. Negotiations for Indian lands required acquiescing to …
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Bill and Transportation of Flour
03/08/1784 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses an (unspecified) bill and arrangements to send flour by vessel as soon as river opens. Water is currently unnavigable. Inquired about "Little Josiah" and Gen. Lincoln.
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Appointment of Commissioners
07/16/1784 Autograph Letter SignedAppointment of commissioners for negotiations with the Penobscot Indians and arrangements for travel.
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