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Blake, Edward (ca. 1753-1800) [Return for goods]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02381 Author/Creator: Blake, Edward (ca. 1753-1800) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 12 August 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 15.3 x 21.1 cm. Order a Copy

Return for various goods such as flour and tallow for the Massachusetts artillery for the purpose of inspection. Countersigned by John Callender and John Lillie with the docket signed by W. Bayliss, a quartermaster sergeant.

Bayliss, W., fl. 1783
Blake, Edward, fl. 1753-1800
Callender, John, fl. 1747-1797
Lillie, John, 1755-1801

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