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as the troops remain here, or until a Regt. Surgeon is appointed, and receive the pay and emoluments of a Surgeon during my services.
Should this not be agreeable to you, I will receipt any bill you may order to be paid.
I am aware that this proposal & mode of address is not strictly military, but as I am only at equity, I hope you will excuse the liberty I have taken.
Yrs. Truly, D.McRuer
Gov. Washburn