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(AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) BLAINE, EPHRAIM. Three items Signed, “Eph:
Blaine”:Two Autograph Documents * Document. Each signed as Commissary General of
Purchases or as Deputy C.G.P., regarding supplies for the Revolutionary Army.The first, to
“President of the Delaware State” Ceasar Rodney, requesting additional flour.The second,
to Colonel Hugh Hughes in Fishkill, concerning salt.The third, DS, to Virginia Governor
Thomas Nelson, reporting that boats had already been dispatched to collect supplies and
deliver them as quickly as possible. Each 2 pages, tall 4to, with integral address leaf.
Dover, 6 September 1779; Newburgh, 29 March 1781;
Williamsburg, 25 September 1781
[400/600]
SIGNER
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(AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) READ, GEORGE. Autograph Document
Signed, “Geo:Read AttyPltff,” requesting an arrest warrant for Thomas Davis, who
allegedly assaulted Thomas James, plaintiff in a case seeking £5,000 in damages. 1 page,
oblong 8vo; small hole at center with minor loss to text, toning along right edge, vertical
folds. (MRS)
Np, 4 March 1780
[800/1,200]
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Issue Capias to take Thomas Davis late of New Castle County Mariner to Answer Joseph
James of a Plea wherefore with Force and Arms . . . the said Thomas James did beat wound
and evilly treat . . . to the great Damage of the said Joseph and against the Peace of the
Delaware State.”
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