Appointment in New York State Militia, 1779 November 20.

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Appointment in New York State Militia, 1779 November 20.

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Appointment of Major K[?] "as paymaster to the detachment of exempts." Given at Fishkill, N.Y. Approved and signed by Governor George Clinton.

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