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Campbell, John, fl. 1782-1783 [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Thomas Dakin]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09676 Author/Creator: Campbell, John, fl. 1782-1783 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 4 March 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 14.8 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Recommendation consists of two parts. In the first part, Major Runals, Foreman of Blacksmiths, recommends Dakin for a five day leave of absence. In the second part, Lieutenant Campbell signs, noting that Dakin, from the corps of invalids and blacksmiths, has behaved well.

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