Benjamin Lincoln to George Washington Regarding His Observations

general court declared the disaffected counties in a
State of rebellion they would have placed the contest
upon a different footing and the rebels might have
been soon crushed. They did not do it, what they
will do at their next session which will be in Feby
next, is quite uncertain, And must remain
at present, "with the time when & manner how
these commotions are to end," concealed from me in
the unturned pages of [ ] futurity.
I have the honor of being
My Dear General
with the highest esteem
Your affectionate
humble Servant
B. Lincoln

PS
Marlboro – Jany 21 1787

The above observations were made some time
since as will appear by the date of them and would have
been forwarded at the time had there not then appeared
some disposition in the executive to call into example the
power delegated for the support of the authority of government.

His Excellency ____They have just determined
General Washington _upon the measure and have
_________________ordered out four thousand militia
_________________and have appointed me to