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Blake, Henry J. (fl. 1815) to Moody Bedel

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.721.17 Author/Creator: Blake, Henry J. (fl. 1815) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 November 1815 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 30.3 x 18 cm. Order a Copy

Seeks an affidavit attesting to his good character and to have Bedel come and lend him support in his upcoming court martial. A note on the address leaf reiterates the urgency of the message and asks it be delivered as soon as possible.

Blake, Henry J., fl. 1815
Bedel, Moody, 1764-1841

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