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Barry, John (1745-1803) [Certificate of discharge for Jonathan Mury]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.655.01 Author/Creator: Barry, John (1745-1803) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 13 April 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 15.2 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Barry, Captain of the frigate Alliance, states that Mury served on board the ship 6 December 1781- 13 April 1783. Discharges Mury, stating that he is eligible for prize money. Contains several dockets.

Barry, John, 1745-1803
Mury, Johnathan, fl. 1781-1783

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