Cogswell, William, 1760-1831 Return of the sick & convalescents in General Hospital at West Point
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02984 Author/Creator: Cogswell, William, 1760-1831 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 24 March 1784 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 16.8 cm Order a Copy
Cogswell signs as hospital mate, directing his return to William Hull, commandant of West Point. Lists members of two regiments, artillery, invalids, and women with their corresponding condition. Lists John Forbes as hospital steward.
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