Case of Peter Larkin
Document 1797Peter Larkins apparently was discharged due to disability by General Wayne. He says that his sickness is due to the hardships of wading across rivers even though Capt. Miller examined him and found him fit for service. Larkin said he was discharged at the age of 50 when in fact he was only 41. He has been paid five dollars for enlisting but Miller will await orders before proceeding with the case.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Peter Larkins apparently was discharged due to disability by General Wayne. He says that his sickness is due to the hardships of wading across rivers even though Capt. Miller examined him and found him fit for service. Larkin said he was discharged at the age of 50 when in fact he was only 41. He has been paid five dollars for enlisting but Miller will await orders before proceeding with the case.
Date
08/01/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Middletown
Document number
1797080170201
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Simmons to Miller, 08/09/1797.
Notable persons
William Simmons
Edward Miller
Notable locations
Middletown