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Wills, E. (fl. 1783) to John Doughty

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02004 Author/Creator: Wills, E. (fl. 1783) Place Written: Constitution Island, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 March 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 21.3 x 27 cm. Order a Copy

Wills, captain commanding Invalids on Constitution Island, discusses furloughs for men in his company.

Doughty, John, 1754-1826
Wills, E., fl. 1783

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