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Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807 [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Hall]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09621 Author/Creator: Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807 Place Written: Philipstown, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 26 January 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23.5 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy

Colonel Nicola recommends Hall, of the Invalid Regiment, for a ten day leave of absence. Written at Constitution Island.

Nicola, Lewis, 1717-1807
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