Blake, Edward (ca. 1753-1800) [Provision return for army rations issued]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02441 Author/Creator: Blake, Edward (ca. 1753-1800) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 19 August 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20.3 x 23.4 cm. Order a Copy
Signed by Edward Blake, a quartermaster for the artillery, and countersigned by Major Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp. Provision return for one man discharged from the Massachusetts Artillery from 25-31 August. A total of 7 rations were issued over the 7 days. Docket signed by a Jacob Copeland an F. Brandy stating that the rations were received.
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