Benjamin Lincoln
82 documents
A draught, mill stones, and an account.
Discusses payment of a draught. Information on manufacture or importation of mill stones. Discusses an officer's account.
Robert Goodloe HarperRetirement from Commericial Enterprises to Pursue the Study of Law
William Jackson writes to Benjamin Lincoln to solicit his opinions regarding his intention to retire from commercial enterprises and pursue the study of law. Discussed "general embarrassment of …
Robert Goodloe HarperAccount of Requisitions Made for Lincoln's Mill
Timothy Pickering sends to Benjamin Lincoln an updated account of the requisitions made for Lincoln's mill. Discussed current low prices, believed harvest would alter prices.
Robert Goodloe HarperA Society Dedicated to Promoting Agriculture
Timothy Pickering writes to Benjamin Lincoln in order to encourage his participation in a society dedicated to promoting agriculture. Enclosed certificate membership/election along with information …
Robert Goodloe HarperAccommodating the Tour of Mr. Tharp Through the Eastern States
Mr. Tharp of Jamaica is on the American continent to recover his health, and to that end is touring the Eastern states. Jackson asks if he may have the privilege of introducing Tharp to Lincoln, in …
Robert Goodloe HarperShay's Rebellion
Knox congratulates Gen. Lincoln on his success defeating the insurgents during Shays' Rebellion and speculates about the upcoming Philadelphia convention intended to correct the defects in the current …
General CollectionRequests for Information
Knox tells Lincoln that he expects to be regularly and promptly informed of operations undertaken.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersReference for Payson for Employment
Knox sends a letter by Payson, who is in need of employment. Knox recommends him for a position in the quartermaster or commissary departments, under Lincoln's patronage.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Jackson Seeks the Secretaryship of the New Senate
Jackson asks for Lincoln's support in his quest for the position of secretary of the senate in the new government, which he sees as opening the door to a practice in the federal courts.
Robert Goodloe HarperApproval of Constitution
Constitution debated, many man unhappy with its contents.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersYour expectations will be disappointed
Knox expresses his appreciation of Lincoln's situation but feels that his expectations will not be fulfilled.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersOpportunity of Doing This Little Service
Adams welcomes the opportunity to do a favor for Lincoln's friend, Mr. Jones.
Robert Goodloe HarperLincoln appointed as Collector of the Port of Boston
Knox notifies Lincoln of his appointment as the Collector of the Port of Boston.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersKnox discusses Presidential appointments with Lincoln
Letter, discusses President's nominations.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox acknowledges Lincoln's request for appointment
Letter, Knox acknowledges receipt of Lincoln's letter.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Safe Delivery of Pensions
Nourse enclosed remittance for payment of pensions owed children of Major General Warren and Richard Gridley, Esq.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersReplacement of Invalids to Pension List
President authorized the return of invalids to pension list after being struck due to refusal of service at Castle or through the governor's proceedings at council.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersRegarding Invalid Pensions
Secretary Knox notifies General Lincoln of circumstances that have caused him to update the pay warrant prior to issuance.
Interleaved Document in Washington Irving's Life of George Washington.Proof of Identification to Receive Pension
Knox mentioned case of Susanna Britt, ruled on approved forms of identification to receive pension.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersPayment of Pensions to Invalids
Hamilton specifies the amounts and conditions under which pensions to invalids should be paiid.
Robert Goodloe HarperPayment of Pensions and Advertisement
List of Pensioners to be sent to Lincoln for dispersal of money due invalids. Advertisement to be included in payment letter.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersNo Payments Without Warrants
Knox cautioned Lincoln to make payments to pensioners that were included on warrants issued by Knox. Knox discussed more effective method of gathering names of those due pensions.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
