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Hills, E., fl. 1783 [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Stephen Ludlow]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09669 Author/Creator: Hills, E., fl. 1783 Place Written: Philipstown, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 2 March 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 10 x 22.5 cm. Order a Copy

Captain Hills recommends Ludlow, of the Fifth Company, Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence for fifteen days. Cosigned by Sergeant John Fulford. Hills directs his recommendation to Captain Reily (possibly Captain John O'Reily). Written at Constitution Island

Hills, E., fl. 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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