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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 [Certification concerning James Livingston]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09547 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 25 March 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 18.2 cm, Width: 14.7 cm Order a Copy

Certifies that Livingston served in the artillery since the beginning of 1777. Lists Livingston's promotions, noting that he is now discharged at his own request by the commander in chief (George Washington).

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Livingston, James, 1747-1832

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