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To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 14 August 1782

Philadelphia Augt 14th 1782

My dear General

Since closing my public letter I have learned that the committee to whom your Excellency’s letter was referred reported in favor of the discharge of Lord Cornwallis’ but it was violently opposed in Congress & among others by Governor Rutledge who was one of the Committee. I have the honor to be With perfect esteem Your most Obe. servant

B. Lincoln

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    To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 14 August 1782
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    Lincoln, Benjamin
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    Washington, George
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    14 August 1782

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