171To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 3 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
Since closing my letter of the first I have been honored with the Receipt of your public letter of the 24 and your private one of the 26 Ultimo. The Clothier General informs me that the Shirts your Excellency may depend on—I am sorry that I cannot give you the same Assurance respecting the Woollen Overalls—Mr Moylan informs me that he has applied to Mr Morris for the Money to supply the Cloth...
172To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 4 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have not heard any thing of the request of Major Villefranche to be promoted—If it should come before me it will be difficult for me to recommend the measure to Congress as I find many Majors in the line who are much older than he is—If there are any reasons in your Excellencys mind which will justify his being promoted over the heads of others I should be very happy, if, in a private way,...
173To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 8 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Delaware Troops will compose one Battalion—Captain Kirkland informs me that he has reported to your Excellency such Officers as are agreed on to command it for your Approbation. It is also his Wish that the Troops may be drawn together—I advised him to report the Situation of them to your Excellency and take your directions—I have only to observe that the duty of those Troops can be...
174To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 19 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency’s letter of the 12th instant—and to enclose to you a late resolve of Congress. I am, with the most perfect respect and esteem, You Excellency’s obedient servant. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
175To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 16 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
By the enclosed Resolves of Congress, your Excellency will learn, that we are in conjunction to make proper Arrangements for setting at liberty all land Prisoners. It seems to be the wish of Congress that this business should be effected as soon as possible, therefor to avoid the delays which may arise by adjusting the matter between us by Letter, I have to propose that your Excellency would...
176Agreement for Liberating British Prisoners, 19 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
Memorandum of Agreement for Liberation of British prisoners of War—agreed upon between the Minister at War & the Commander in Chief 19th Aprl 1783 Orders to be given as soon as possible for their Liberation—& to commence thier March. Sir Guy Carleton to be informed that it is at his Option whether they march all the Way thro the Country—or be conveyed partly by Water—Those of Frederick Town &...
177To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 22 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to transmit to Your Excellency some late resolves of Congress. I have the honor to be, with perfect respect, Your Excellency’s Most obedient servant DLC : Papers of George Washington.
178To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 24 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed are forwarded by order of Congress. I have not yet heard from Sr Guy Carleton. I have the honor to be your Excellencys most Ob. servt DLC : Papers of George Washington.
179To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 3 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor, in obedience to the order of Congress to inclose the copy of a letter from the president of this state to their Delegates in Congress, and the copy of a Letter from General Irvine to the secretary at War with the doings of Congress on these Letters. I have the Honor to be Dear General with great esteem Your obedt servant DLC : Papers of George Washington. I have this day...
180To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 10 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with the receipt of your letter enclosing certificates from the several Lines of their acceptance of the commutation of half pay proposed by Congress in their act of the 22nd of march last. I am, with perfect respect and Esteem Your Excellency’s obedient, humble servant DLC : Papers of George Washington.