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Eustis, William (1753-1825) Report of patients in the General Hospital at New Windsor recommended to be discharged from the service of the United States.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10133 Author/Creator: Eustis, William (1753-1825) Place Written: New Windsor, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 7 September 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25.3 x 23.2 cm. Order a Copy

Directed to Major General Henry Knox. Eustis signs as hospital surgeon. Lists names of 17 patients and their corresponding regiment, company, disease, and time to serve. A note on same page as docket lists the details regarding two more discharged patients.

Eustis, William, 1753-1825

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