LS, 1783 November 4 : Rocky hill, to Dr. John Cochran, Director, Military Hospitals.

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LS, 1783 November 4 : Rocky hill, to Dr. John Cochran, Director, Military Hospitals.

With the Southern troops "being all discharged by a Proclamation of this day, it appears to me no longer necessary to keep on service so many Officers of the Hospital Department ..." Says to retain some, "and to acquaint the rest that their services are no longer necessary."

1 p. ; 34 x 22 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6823883

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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