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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02764 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0069] November 1783 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln regarding his wages |
| Date | 10 November 1783 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Lincoln, Benjamin |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Discusses an addition to his monthly allowance. Mentions how his pay compares unfavorably to that of other generals, such as [Alexander] McDougall and [William] Heath. Asks Lincoln to discuss the issue with Mr. Morris, likely Robert Morris, the Pennsylvania financier. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Finance Soldier's Pay |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |