Kitteridge, Thomas, 1756-1818 [Moses Dorman's military discharge]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09687 Author/Creator: Kitteridge, Thomas, 1756-1818 Place Written: Andover, Massachusetts Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 14 April 1800 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy
One manuscript document dated Andover, April 14, 1800, certifying Moses Dorman's near sightedness rending him unfit for military service. Document is signed by "Thomas Kittredge," the Regiment's surgeon. On reverse of document is a note from Captain Jacob Gould discharging Dorman from service until he "he shall be restored to soundness of Limbs & to his sight," below Gould's note is approval from Colonel Nathaniel Lovejoy.
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