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Jackson, Michael, 1734-1801 [Report of the board for the inspection of invalids]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10520 Author/Creator: Jackson, Michael, 1734-1801 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 14 September 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 40 x 32.5 cm. Order a Copy

Report of a board convened at West Point, for the inspection of the invalids of the army, agreeable to a general order of 14 September 1783. Lists the names of the men, age, regiment, disease, time to left to serve, if they were discharged, and remarks. Signed by M. Jackson, Colonel, two other majors, and two hospital surgeons.

Jackson, Michael, 1734-1801

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