Kitteridge, Thomas, 1756-1818 [Moses Dorman's military discharge]

GLC09687

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GLC#
GLC09687
Type
Documents
Date
April 14, 1800
Author/Creator
Kitteridge, Thomas, 1756-1818
Title
[Moses Dorman's military discharge]
Place Written
Andover, Massachusetts
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 16 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

One manuscript document dated Andover, April 14, 1800, certifying Moses Dorman's near sightedness rending him unfit for military service. Document is signed by "Thomas Kittredge," the Regiment's surgeon. On reverse of document is a note from Captain Jacob Gould discharging Dorman from service until he "he shall be restored to soundness of Limbs & to his sight," below Gould's note is approval from Colonel Nathaniel Lovejoy.

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