Certification of Allowance for Wounded Veteran Andrew Lewis
Document 1797Refers to pursuance of Indians and wounds received. Dr. Robert Brownfield certifies that Andrew Lewis's loss of his right arm prevents him from labor or earning a living. Refers to congressional act to provide for wounded soldiers with an annual allowance.
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Letter fragment
Description
Refers to pursuance of Indians and wounds received. Dr. Robert Brownfield certifies that Andrew Lewis's loss of his right arm prevents him from labor or earning a living. Refers to congressional act to provide for wounded soldiers with an annual allowance.
Date
01/09/1797
Author
Sent from
War Office
Repository
Collection
Document number
1797010900001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Volunteer Militia
Indians
Robert Brownfield
Andrew Lewis
Congress
Notable locations
War Office
Notable items
Amputation
Wound
Allowance