Benjamin Lincoln
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List of Invalids in Massachusetts
Enclosed list of invalids who received pensions.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersKnox writes to Lincoln regarding invalids
Secretary Knox asks that Lincoln update the list of invalids eligible for payment by removing the deceased from the rolls. Knox request that this information be forwarded to him.
Interleaved Document in Washington Irving's Life of George Washington.Knox solicits Lincoln's opinion of his militia plan
Knox solicits General Lincoln's opinion of his plan for the establishment of a national militia.
Robert Goodloe HarperInvalids in Massachusetts
Enclosed exact return of invalid pensioners in Massachusetts and warrant authorizing their payment. List conforms to the list submitted by John Lucas, Commissary of Pensioners.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersInvalid Pensioners List
After receiving a list of invalid pensioners from the Sec. of Massachusetts, Knox enclosed a list to Lincoln that contained names absent from list.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersEnclosed Warrant to Cover Payments
Warrant to pay six invalids who were not on approved list of those to receive pensions.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersDiscrepancies on Lists of Invalids
List sent by John Lucas did not contain same names of invalids as the list submitted by Knox (which was verified by the Governor of Massachusetts).
Benjamin Lincoln PapersAdditional Amount Due Invalids
Money due invalid pensioners enclosed, request to pay pensioners per previous instructions.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersForty Six Drafts Received by the Secretary of the Treasury
Coxe informs Lincoln that the Secretary of the Treasury received forty-six paid drafts which amount in total to $40,650.
Robert Goodloe HarperRequesting Public Employment for Mr. Peirce's Son
Knoxs friend Mr. Peirce has a son who desires public employment. If Lincoln, with his duty and other obligations, can confidently find him a position, Knox beseeches him to do so.
Robert Goodloe HarperPayments to Invalid Pensioners in Massachusetts & A List of Unclaimed Pensions
Wolcott confirms receipt of Lincolns letter of February 28th. The letter contained an account of payments to invalid pensioners in Massachusetts for the year ending March 4th 1790 as well as a list …
Robert Goodloe HarperKnox makes recommendation to Lincoln
Knox writes to Lincoln to secure employment for the son of Pierce.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersAccount as Agent for Paying the Pensions of Invalids in Massachusetts
Lincoln has a balance in his favor of $11,303.79 as agent for paying invalid pensions in Massachusetts. To close his account, Wolcott directs him to add this balance to his next quarterly account as …
Robert Goodloe HarperNotification of Appointment to Commissioner
Notification of appointment to act as liaison to hostile Indians that reside north of the Ohio River. Treaty negotiations, names of other commissioners, and instructions for preparation.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersFord's Displeasure at the Publication of Affairs Relative to the Treaty, Etc.
Among other topics, Pickering discusses Capt. Ford's displeasure regarding the publication of information about the treaty which might cause him trouble when he returns to Canada. That situation was …
Robert Goodloe HarperDistress Due to Disease in Philadelphia
Pickering discusses the situation in Philadelphia which has been ravaged by disease.
Robert Goodloe HarperAppointment as Commissioner to Treat with Hostile Indians
Lincoln is notified of his appointment as a Commissioner to treat with the Indians north of the Ohio. The other Commissioners will be Governor Randolph and Colonel Pickering.
Robert Goodloe HarperDomestic or Foreign Sail Cloth for Frigates
Hamilton inquires as to whether domestic of foreign sail cloth should be used on the frigates. He would prefer the use of domestic cloth but it must be really good.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Errors on Lincoln's and Storer's Accounts, Etc.
Pickering writes General Lincoln with a statement from the Comptrollers Office; there are errors in Lincolns and Mr. Storers accounts amounting to $97.38. Because the accounts have been open now …
Robert Goodloe HarperEnclosed List of Errors in Accounts
List of errors in accounts from Commissioner who traveled to Canada in 1793.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionAppointments by President
Recommendations for appointments to surgeon's mate discussed.
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