1To Alexander Hamilton from John Lynch, 16 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, August 16, 1793. Asks to be appointed surveyor of the Port of Baltimore to succeed Robert Ballard, “As that Gentleman has deceased.” ALS , RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters, 1790–1799, National Archives. Lynch, a resident of Maryland, had served as a major in the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
2To George Washington from John Lynch, 21 July 1789 (Washington Papers)
I am sensible how much I intrude on your Excellencies time & patience but my knowledge of your feeling and benevolent disposition has emboldened me (tho’ an obscure Person to address you as a familiar friend). Your Excellency may Remember that a few weeks ago I petitioned you for the office of surveyor of the Port of Baltimore, being nearly similar to that which I now hold in that Port, which...
3To George Washington from John Lynch, 10 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
The Petition of John Lynch of Baltimore Town late a Major in the Maryland line of the Continental Army—Most Respectfully Sheweth—That Your Petitioner from the Commencement, to the Conclusion of Hostilities, in our late Glorious Revolution, followed the Orders of his Beloved Commander in Chief, and bore an Active part in the Cause of America, As well in its hardships, as its Triumphs; during An...