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{"value"=>"276125", "type"=>"local_mss"}
{"value"=>"EM. 3120", "type"=>"local_emmet"}
- unitdate
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{"value"=>"Sept. 14, 1775", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1775-09-14"}
- unittitle
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{"value"=>"Letter to John Montgomery, Philadelphia"}
- physdesc
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{"value"=>"Lithograph fac-simile of A. L. S. in possession of F. J. Dreer, Esq. Philada. 2 pp. Fo. With a small wood engraving, (left) Drawn from memory by C. A. Poulson | Res. of Jas. Wilson. \"Fort Wilson\" S. W. cor. Third & Walnut Sts. Philada", "format"=>"simple"}
- abstract
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{"value"=>"It is an extraordinary step for the Virginians to take possession of Fort Pitt after the recommendation addressed to the inhabitants west of Laurel Hill by the delegates of both provinces; this act has occasioned the application sent by Col. Morris and himself to Congress, on behalf of the people; something ought to be done for the impoverished people who settled here while the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania was peaceably admitted; the Indians have not yet come into the treaty, and he does not know whether troops may be needed for the frontier."}
- origination
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{"value"=>"Wilson, James, 1742-1798 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)", "type"=>"persname", "role"=>"Author"}
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1775
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1775
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1775-09-14
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1775-09-14
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1775-09-14