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Receipt for medical services, June 1819
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Dr. H. Grasett was a medical doctor practicing in Montreal in 1819. He was likely Henry Grasett, a British military surgeon, born in approximately 1774 in County Longford, Ireland. Grasett served in Malta and Gibraltar between 1800 and 1811. In 1814 he moved with his family to Quebec City. He retired from the military officially in 1825. Grasett was married to Ann Bligh Stevenson, and had 14 children with her, including Rev. Henry James Grasett and Dr. George Robert Grasett. Grasett died in Quebec City on 19 January 1843.
Receipt for medical services from Dr. Grasett provided to Christina Barbara Hall in July and August 1817. Sworn before Justice J.W. Clarke on 15 June 1819, with payment received from Benjamin Hall on 19 August 1819.