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22 August 1787

Blodget, William, 1754-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for help in obtaining commutation. Says he also sent a letter to the President of Congress and asks for Knox's influence with him. Says he is "loth" to ask for help but varying circumstances has left him to rely on his friends. Along with other circumstances, Blodget also claims a service-related injury to one of his knees and elbows is now disabling him.

GLC02437.03643

25 November 1777

Blodget, William, 1754-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Weedon

Blodget, General Nathanael Greene's aide-de-camp, writes to General George Weedon. Greene informs Weedon that General John Glover's brigade will soon be within a few miles of Greene's troops. Greene has ordered that all troops should be in motion by eight in the morning. Mentions the Marquis (possibly the Marquis de Lafayette). Addressed to Weedon at Moorstown (possibly Moorestown, New Jersey). On address leaf, includes a note indicating that this letter should be allowed to pass to Moorstown, by order of General Greene.

GLC06498.02

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