In Congress, August 26, 1776. Whereas, in the course of the present war, some commissioned and non-commissioned officers of the army and navy, as also private soldiers, marines ond[!] seamen, may lose a limb, or be otherwise so disabled as to prevent their serving in the army or navy ... and may stand in need of relief ...
Publisher: Printed by John Dunlap?
Published: 1778
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Notes: Includes also: In Congress, September 25, 1778. Whereas Congress by a resolve, passed on the 26th of August, 1776, made provision for commissioned and non-commissioned officers of the army and navy, as also for private soldiers, marines and seamen, who should thereafter lose a limb in any engagement, or be otherwise so disabled in the service of the United States of America, as to render them incapabable[!] afterwards of getting a livelihood ...

Evans 16128; not in Hildeburn.