BLAIR, [SSNE 7738]

Surname

BLAIR, BLEHRE

Title/rank

CAPTAIN

Nationality

SCOT

Text source

In 1639, James King wrote to Axel Oxenstierna noting that Major Mell and Captain Blair had each taken on a company from the late Colonel Leslie's regiment and he sought help in ensuring the officers were able to pay for them. Which Captain Blair is as yet uncertain. RAOSB, second series, IX, pp.941-942. James King to Axel Oxenstierna, 21 January 1639.

Service record

SWEDEN, GEORGE LESLIE

Arrived 1639-01-21, as CAPTAIN

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY