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24 June 1781

Lane, D.N., fl. 1781

Autograph note signed

Title: [Discharge of Peter Delany]

Written at Verplank's Point, near present-day Verplanck. Contains two notes; the first, signed by Lieutenant D. N. Lane is directed to General Knox, requesting Delany's discharge. The second note, written and signed 26 June 1781 by Samuel Shaw, grants Delany an honorable discharge. Shaw writes on order of General Knox.

GLC02437.00978

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