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Benjamin Lincoln 1776 Boston ALS

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Benjamin Lincoln 1776 Boston ALS
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ALS by General Benjamin Lincoln just days before the Declaration of Independence. Datelined Boston, 12 June 1776, Lincoln writes to a Henry Jackson, ''You are desired…for fortifying the harbour of Boston to take ye Over sight and instruction of all ye movenets [movements] on ye Water this night in the harbor aforesaid you will endeavor to procure so many men as a guard on Several Wharves, & Shores as to prevent any Boat from leaving the town on any pretense whatever. Benj Lincoln Warden.'' 7.5'' x 5'' letter in very good condition.