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Cochran, John (1730-1807) [Discharge recommendation]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00891 Author/Creator: Cochran, John (1730-1807) Place Written: New Windsor, New York Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 14 February 1781 Pagination: 1 p. ; 7.6 x 19.1 cm. Order a Copy

Recommendation of discharge for William Ally.

John Cochran was director of the Continental Army's medical department.

Ally, William, fl. 1781
Cochran, John, 1730-1807

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