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Bliss, Luke (1738-1811) [Return of ordnance and stores at Springfield, in booklet form]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01097 Author/Creator: Bliss, Luke (1738-1811) Place Written: Springfield, Massachusetts Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 27 July 1781 Pagination: 10 p. : address : docket ; 10 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Bliss, commissary of stores at Springfield, sends Knox a neatly written return. Possibly accompanied by cover note (GLC02437.01095).

Bliss, Luke, 1738-1811
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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