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unknown, fl. 1803 [Discharge paper belonging to John Eckel]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09836.09 Author/Creator: unknown, fl. 1803 Place Written: Alexandria, New Jersey Type: Manuscript Date: 27 August 1803 Pagination: 1 p. ; 32.5 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

One discharge dated August 27, 1803 to John Eckel who served as Fredrick Jordan Sr.'s estate executor. Pertains to Eckel being released form duty. Signed by Eckel family and Jordan family members.

Eckel, John, fl. 1798-1803
Jordan, Frederick Sr., ?-1803
unknown, fl. 1803

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