BIB_ID
122337
Accession number
MA 558.56
Creator
Lacey, John, 1755-1814.
Display Date
1777 May 30.
Credit line
Purchased by Pierpont Morgan, before 1905.
Description
1 item (1 p.) ; 30.2 cm
Notes
This item is part of a collection of autograph letters and documents by Generals of the American Revolution; see collection record (MA 558) for more information.
Summary
Ordering that he secure "Twenty good Blankets from such of the Inhabitants of your Township who can best spare them, and Deliver the same to Mr. John Robinson with the owners names affixed to Each Blanket;" detailing which soldiers will assist him; authorizing him to force open any places where the blankets may have been secured "to prevent your obtaining them. You are to be Very Careful not to [illegible] or Use any Violence to any of the Inhabitants otherwise than Above directed Unless first Used to you."
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