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THIS is to certify That
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the Bearer hereof was examined on the 13th.
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Day of March 17 89 , before the Com-
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, and served as a
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21¾ Years in the 2d.. Regiment of Foot Gud
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commanded by the
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He is about
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52 Years of Age, Clover Complexion,
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brown hair, about 5 Feet 10½ Inches high,
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was rendered incapable of farther Service by
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being Rhemnatic and workout
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And that he is to reside in
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As Witness my Hand this
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6th. Day of January
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Joseph Lynn
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INSTRUCTIONS
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