Autograph Letter Signed

Appointment of Commissioners

Appointment of commissioners for negotiations with the Penobscot Indians and arrangements for travel.

1784

07

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Benjamin Lincoln

Henry Knox

Mr. Patridge

British

Penobscot Indians

Indians

Indian Nation

commissioners

eastern line of this state

War Department

lands

provisions

supplies

vessel

boundary dispute

land rights

negotiations

council

examine

encroachment

compromise with the Penobscot Indians respecting the lands which they now occupy

commission

business

the week after next

provision

stores and a vessel

the state yacht

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[Administrative note in top margin, most likely made by a later cataloguer, reads:
[1784 July] 2348 1.]
You most probably have been informed of being chosen
with Mr Patridge, and myself, to examine the encroachment
of the british on the eastern line of this State, and to endevor
to form some compromise with the Penobscot Indians
respecting the Lands which they now occupy -- Will
you accept the commission? and if so, when will it
be agreable to you, to go upon the business. It is
my wish that we might set out the commencement
of the week after next. If it agreable to you &
Mr. Patridge to go at that time, it will be necessary
to make some previous provision, as to Stores and a
Vessell - It is proposed to send us in the State Yatch.
I have not seen her, but it is generally said
to be too small. I will thank you to Let me
know as soon as possible.
I am your affectionate
H Knox
Genl Lincoln