William Degroff Discharge

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Title

William Degroff Discharge

Subject

Used to seek pay from the state for service at Camp Security in the York County Militia

Description

Years after the end of their service at Camp Security, the soldiers were still seeking their full pay. Eventually, they were requested to show or turn in their discharge and “receive the interest and a new certificate for the full principal” to William Scott, the Lieutenant for York County Militia.

Source

Pennsylvania State Archives, RG-4, Records of the Comptroller General. Military Accounts, Militia, York County 1777-1794

Date

1781-12-24

Contributor

June Lloyd

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Camp Security Decm. 24th 1781
This is to certify that Wilm. Degroff hath served his tower of duty at building the stockade at this place and is hereby discharged.
Andw. Patterson, Capt.

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