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Carleton, Osgood, 1742-1816 [Recommendation for a leave of absence for John Holden]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09679 Author/Creator: Carleton, Osgood, 1742-1816 Place Written: Philipstown, New York Type: Manuscript document Date: 4 March 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 8.3 x 23 cm. Order a Copy

Carleton, commanding a company in the Invalid Regiment, recommends Holden for a fifteen day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Also appears to be signed by Captain [E. Wills?]. Written at Constitution Island

Carleton, Osgood, 1742-1816
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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