Major general in the Continental Army (1733-1810) during the American Revolutionary War, known as the officer who formally accepted the British surrender at Yorktown. Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “Benj. Lincoln,” one page, 7.5 x 4, August 3, 1776. One month after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, Lincoln writes to "Mr. Devens," in full: "You will deliver to Mr. Edward Blanchard ye stores I just mentioned to you to find to Dorchester heights & take his receipt." In very good to fine condition.
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