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Smith, John M. (fl. 1861) [Military exemption]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02175.29 Author/Creator: Smith, John M. (fl. 1861) Place Written: Falmouth, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: circa 1861-1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 9 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

Certifies that Ezra H. Crowell is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from "cutaneous disease and varicose veins," which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.

Smith, John M., fl. 1861

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