Cup

Revolutionary War-era carved cup belonging to Jacob Stake (c.1756-1834) during his time serving in the 10th Pennsylvania Regiment, 1776-81.

Stake began his military career as 3rd lieutenant of Miles' Pennsylvania Rifle Regiment in 1776 serving under General George Washington during the retreat from Manhattan. He was then 1st lieutenant in the 10th Pennsylvania Regiment (1776-77), followed by Captain in the Light Corp (1777). Stake then captained a company in the Battle of Monmouth in 1778 and stormed Stony Point in 1779. In 1781 and was wounded at Greenspring Farm. It is possible that he was present when Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown. By 1783, Stake had transferred to the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment.