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Niven, Daniel (1742-1809) [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Edward McAuley]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09633 Author/Creator: Niven, Daniel (1742-1809) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 9 Feburary 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 11.8 x 17.9 cm. Order a Copy

Captain Niven recommends McAuley for a twelve day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

Niven, Daniel, 1742-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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