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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03439 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0079] January-March 1787 |
| Title | Letter of address to the town of Granby |
| Date | 1 February 1787 |
| Author | Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) |
| Recipient | Granby [town of] |
| Document Type | Military document; Government document |
| Content Description | Honored with their application from the day before. Writes that he sympathizes too much with "the distresses of those unhappy men" who have risen against the government not to try to avoid reclaiming them without bloodshed. Has tried to avoid firing, and has warned Shays of the danger he and his men are in. Hopes they heed his advice. Says that towns which want to put a swift end to the rebellion should aid the government, and provides ways they might help. Marked as a copy. See GLC02437.03435 for a copy of the letter to which he replies. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Wartime Pillaging and Destruction Military History Rebellion Mobs and Riots Shays' Rebellion Death Government and Civics |
| People | Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) |
| Place written | Hadley, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government; Agriculture |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | P. Cook to Benjamin Lincoln on behalf of then people of Granby requesting Lincoln to prevent any destruction |
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