Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

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Title

Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

Collection

Thomas Addis Emmet collection
Lossing's Field Book of Revolution

Names

Elbert, Samuel (Author)
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810 (Addressee)

Date / Origin

Date Created: 1779-03-08
Place: Savannah, Ga.

Library Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division
Shelf locator: MssCol 927

Genres

Correspondence

Notes

Funding: Digitization was made possible by a lead gift from The Polonsky Foundation.
Content: A. L. S. Endorsed. 1 page. 4o

Abstract

commanding the Southern department of the Confederal army at Purysburgh, S. C. Supposes that Gen. Ashe had sent information of the action on the 3d inst. in which he (Elbert) had had the misfortune to be made prisoner; asks that an effort may be made for his exchange, as he does not wish to remain inactive.

Languages

English

Identifiers

NYPL Catalog ID (bnumber): b11868616
Archives ID: 927
Emmet number: EM. 6659
Archives EAD ID: 277717
Archives Components ID: 2773
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): c2e4b980-6a3d-0139-b4e5-0242ac110002

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