Extract of a letter from Gen Hamilton to the Secretary of War June 5, 1800.
"Dr Coffin the former Surgeon of Niagara having received the furlough which was necessary from his Health, and the State of his public Accounts, the Commandant Major Rivardi was obliged to have recourse to the physicians of the British Boats on the opposite side of the Streight."
"Doctor Muirhead attended the Garrison of Niagara from the 29th of August 1799 to the 9th of Nov. 1799. Signd JJU Rivardi Maj. 1 Rej A&E."
"Doctor Kerr attended the Garrison of Niagara from the 9th of Nov 1799 to the 14 Jany. 1800
JJU Rivardi Maj 1 Rej A&E
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