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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.303 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1754-1764 |
| Title | Discharge paper of Michal Kerns |
| Date | 5 November 1759 |
| Author | Haldimand, Frederick, Sir (1719-1791) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Countersigned by Michal Kerns. He was honorably discharged from the 4th Battalion of the Royal American Regiment after three years of service. States he has received his full clothing allowance and back pay. |
| Subjects | Military History Soldier's Pay French and Indian War |
| People | Kerns, Michal (fl. 1759) |
| Place written | Oswego, New York |
| Theme | French & Indian Wars |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Haldimand was Commander in Chief of North America during Thomas Gage's absence in England in 1773-1774. His patience with the colonists during the time of the Boston Tea Party helped to prevent hostilities. Recalled to England at the opening of the American Revolution because it was considered best to have a person of English birth in chief command. Haldimand was Governor of Quebec from 1778-1784. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |