Lot 4069
Connecticut Discharge. Five documents relative to the Continental Service and health of one Joseph Cobin, of the 4th Connecticut Regiment. The first, written and signed by surgeon John Noyes, Highlands, Feb. 12, 1782, testifies that Cobin "hath a continual series of Epileptic Fitts" and recommends that he be discharged; the lower portion is in the hand of Thos. Grosvenor, Inspector, saying Cobin had been a fine soldier and is honorably discharged. Also signed by Col. H. Smith, Commander of the Connecticut Line. The other four documents relate to Cobin's service, his residence (Wallingford, Conn.) and pay; two are in manuscript and two are printed, all dated between Sept. and Nov. 1782. One bears his signature, which he spells "Cobbon." All are clearly written; overall very good.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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