Delegates to Congress . Letters of delegates to Congress, 1774-1789, Volume 21, October 1 1783-October 31 1784
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James Duane to To: William Malcom


Dear Sir
Princeton 21st Octobr. 1783.

   I am sorry to find my Letter embarrassed you.(1) I meant to say that altho' I was informed by Mr Thompson that your Memorial complaining of the Injustice or hardship done to you by the board of war was in the Office at Philadelphia, Yet that I first obtained an order from Congress for referring your Claims to the Secretary at war -- General Lincoln -- to be examined and reported upon by him. It appeared to me that you wished General Lincoln to examine and report upon your Case: For this Reason I mentioned the probability of a Change in the Department which he exercised in the Course of the present month, lest you might be disappointed. I am with Sentiments of Regard, Dear Sir Your most Obedt Servt,

   Jas. Duane


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   RC (DNA: PCC, item 78).



1 For the context of this letter, see Duane to Malcom, September 18, 1783.



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