A.J. Blake

Lives Behind the Letters Generals, officials and public figures

Not identified

In January 1864 James asked the Adams Express agent at New Orleans to forward a box that was waiting for him there. The reply, dated New Orleans, February 2, 1864, and signed “A.J. Blake” and “Jno. Schenck”, said: “Your box is still in our office. We can not deliver it without your receipt for it” (James to Adams Express, January 15, 1864). Nothing more about A.J. Blake has been found yet. See also John Schenck.

Mentioned in 1: 1864 Jan 15