Lincoln, BENJAMIN

Lincoln, BENJAMIN, an American general, was born at Hingham, Massachusetts, 24th January 1733; in 1776 reinforced Washington after the defeat on Long Island, and served with him that year; in 1777 was appointed major-general, was wounded in October, and disabled until the following August; then received command of the southern department, and in 1780 was besieged by Clinton in Charleston, and compelled to capitulate. He was exchanged a year later, took part in the siege of Yorktown, and was deputed to receive Cornwallis' sword. He was secretary of war from 1781 to 1784, and died 9th May 1810.