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Ely, John (1737-1800) [Service record of John Ely]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.143.20 Author/Creator: Ely, John (1737-1800) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: circa 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 19 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Lists dates when Ely was commissioned, taken prisoner, paroled, recalled, and exchanged. States his service time totaled four years two months and twenty three days.

Ely, John, 1737-1800

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