Charles, Duke of Marlborough Document

Charles, Duke of Marlborough Document, 1757

Overview of the Collection

Title: Charles, Duke of Marlborough Document
Dates: 1757 (inclusive)
17571757
Quantity: 1 folder
Collection Number: Cage 5049 (collection)
Summary: This collection consists of a single item: a document from the French and Indian War, dated February 9, 1757, signed by Charles, Duke of Marlborough.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
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This collection consists of a single item: a document from the French and Indian War, dated February 9, 1757, signed by Charles, Duke of Marlborough. He appoints Thomas Walker as cooper (cask and barrel maker) to a train of artillery commanded by General Peregrine Hopson. The document is also signed by Jacob Bryant and W. Mark. On the verso there is a list of names of descendants of Walker who inherited the document as it passed from one generation to another.

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Preferred Citation

Charles, Duke of Marlborough, signed document (Collection number: Cage 5049)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Acquisition Information

Barbara Sanborn and Charlotte Sanborn donated this document to the Washington State University Libraries in 2012 (MS 2012-16).

Processing Note

This collection was processed by Cheryl Gunselman.

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Subject Terms

Coopers and cooperage -- History -- Sources

Personal Names

Charles, Duke of Marlborough

Geographical Names

United States -- History -- French and Indian War -- Sources

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