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Lincoln

General Benjamin Lincoln, an American officer who served in the Southern campaign.

minor

Also known as Undaunted Lincoln, joyous Lincoln

First appearance: book vi

Lincoln shows up with force in Book VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Joyous Lincoln rises in arms again at Yorktown.
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STStarkeFRFrazerMOMontgomeryWAWashingtonCOCornwallisLILincoln

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  • Epic Cast of History
  • Founders and Historians

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