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Washington, George, 1732-1799 Military discharge of John Brown, soldier in 2d NY Art. Reg. (c/s Trumbull)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04675.08 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Headquarters Type: Document signed Date: 1783/06/09 Pagination: 2 p. 27.3 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed. The soldier is "John Brown [space] Matrass [?]." He served from 17 March 1781.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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