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Wills, E., fl. 1783 [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Samuel Whitny]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09692 Author/Creator: Wills, E., fl. 1783 Place Written: Philipstown, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 17 March 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 10.5 x 22.7 cm. Order a Copy

Captain Wills recommends Corporal Samuel Whitny for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major John Doughty at West Point.Written at Constitution Island

Wills, E., fl. 1783
Doughty, John, 1754-1826

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