By His Excellency George Washington, Esq, General and Commander in Chief of the forces of the Unites States of America

By His Excellency George Washington, Esq, General and Commander in Chief of the forces of the Unites States of America

Discharge of Private John Hall

[S.l. 1783]

[1] p. ; 33 cm. (fol.)

MSS 1201 M

"These are to certify that the bearer here of John Hall Private in the Second New York Regiment, having faithfully served the United States Two Years and being inlisted for the war only is hereby discharged from the American Army...."
At bottom: The above John Hall has been honored with the Badge of Merit for two years faithful service. P. Cortlandt, Col.
Document signed by Washington.
Pasted down to another leaf; on verso in an unidentified hand: The petition of Augustine Prevost and Suzannah his wife
Partially printed document; torn in places, affecting signature of Hutton and text. Hutton was a lieutenant and adjutant in the 2nd New York in 1783; this document probably dates near war's end.
Digitized image available.

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