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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02009 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0056] 16-31 March 1783 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln on the meeting of officers regarding pay and pensions |
| Date | 16 March 1783 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Lincoln, Benjamin |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Major General Knox to Benjamin Lincoln. References his letter from "a few days past." Says that the letter mentioned a meeting of officers called for by a paper circulating around camp. Says "The meeting was had yesterday, and the General will forward the proceedings to Congress - which will, I am certain make you perfectly happy." Says the meeting went well and that it "will set the military character of America in a high point of view." Says that if the people have any gratitude in them they will now support the army. Wants to have the proceedings published immediately to affect public opinion on the army and asks if Lincoln can have that done. Calls Washington's address "a masterly performance." References Lincoln's letter of 12 March. Hopes Colonel Dyer of Connecticut will change his vote and approve the half-pay pensions. (GLC02437.02007 is a later copy of this letter). |
| Subjects | Newburgh Conspiracy Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Soldier's Pay Finance Pension Continental Congress Congress Government and Civics Rebellion Mutiny President Presidential Speeches and Proclamations Printing Journalism |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Government & Politics; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln concerning unrest in the army Copy of a letter from Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln on the meeting of officers regarding pay and pensions |
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